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עָרַף H6202
H6202 is the Hebrew word עָרַף, transliterated ʻâraph and said aw-raf'. The King James Version most often renders it break his neck.
What it means
to break the neck; hence (figuratively) to destroy.
Where it comes from
a primitive root (identical with through the idea of sloping); properly, to bend downward; but used only as a denominative from H6203 (עֹרֶף),.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 8 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: that is beheaded, break down, break (cut off, strike off) neck.
Verses using עָרַף
All 6 verses, quoted in full.
Exodus 13:13 · KJV
And every firstling of an ass thou shalt redeem with a lamb; and if thou wilt not redeem it, then thou shalt break his neck: and all the firstborn of man among thy children shalt thou redeem.
Exodus 34:20 · KJV
But the firstling of an ass thou shalt redeem with a lamb: and if thou redeem him not, then shalt thou break his neck. All the firstborn of thy sons thou shalt redeem. And none shall appear before me empty.
Deuteronomy 21:4 · KJV
And the elders of that city shall bring down the heifer unto a rough valley, which is neither eared nor sown, and shall strike off the heifer’s neck there in the valley:
Deuteronomy 21:6 · KJV
And all the elders of that city, that are next unto the slain man, shall wash their hands over the heifer that is beheaded in the valley:
Isaiah 66:3 · KJV
He that killeth an ox is as if he slew a man; he that sacrificeth a lamb, as if he cut off a dog’s neck; he that offereth an oblation, as if he offered swine’s blood; he that burneth incense, as if he blessed an idol. Yea, they have chosen their own ways, and their soul delighteth in their abominations.
Hosea 10:2 · KJV
Their heart is divided; now shall they be found faulty: he shall break down their altars, he shall spoil their images.
Common questions
What does Strong's H6202 mean?
H6202 is the Hebrew word עָרַף (ʻâraph), meaning to break the neck; hence (figuratively) to destroy.
How is H6202 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it break his neck (2 times), neck (2 times), strike off (1 time), beheaded (1 time), if he cut off (1 time), among others.
How many times does H6202 appear in the Bible?
עָרַף (ʻâraph) is tagged in 6 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H6202 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root (identical with through the idea of sloping); properly, to bend downward; but used only as a denominative from H6203 (עֹרֶף),.
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