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τράχηλος G5137
G5137 is the Greek word τράχηλος, transliterated tráchēlos. The King James Version most often renders it neck.
What it means
the throat (neck), i.e. (figuratively) life.
Where it comes from
probably from G5143 (τρέχω) (through the idea of mobility).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 7 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: neck.
Verses using τράχηλος
All 7 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 18:6 · KJV
But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.
Mark 9:42 · KJV
And whosoever shall offend one of these little ones that believe in me, it is better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea.
Luke 15:20 · KJV
And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.
Luke 17:2 · KJV
It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.
Acts 15:10 · KJV
Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?
Acts 20:37 · KJV
And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul’s neck, and kissed him,
Romans 16:4 · KJV
Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.
Common questions
What does Strong's G5137 mean?
G5137 is the Greek word τράχηλος (tráchēlos), meaning the throat (neck), i.e. (figuratively) life.
How is G5137 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it neck (6 times), necks (1 time).
How many times does G5137 appear in the Bible?
τράχηλος (tráchēlos) is tagged in 7 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5137 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: probably from G5143 (τρέχω) (through the idea of mobility).
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