Strong's Concordance, Hebrew Dictionary
6 King James Bible Verses
Here are that is beheaded, break down, break neck and related words in the Bible. What does the source Hebrew word עָרַף mean and how is it used in the Bible? Below are the English definition details. Also below are examples within Bible verses highlighted in yellow (follow this link to go there). Tap or hover on blue, underlined words to see more original scripture and meanings. Information sourced from Strong's Concordance[1].
Strong's Number: H6202
Hebrew Base Word: עָרַף
Part of speech: Verb
Usage: That is beheaded, break down, break (cut off, strike off) neck
Definition: To break the neck; hence (figuratively) to destroy.
Detailed definition:
Derived terms: A primitive root (identical with through the idea of slopping); properly, to bend downward; but used only as a denominative from H6203.
Pronunciation:
“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.”
— Isaiah 66:3
1 to 6 of 6 Verses
“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 13:13
“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.”
— Exodus 34:20
“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 21:4
“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:”
— Deuteronomy 21:6
“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.”
— Isaiah 66:3
“Their heart is divided; now shall they be found faulty: he shall break down their altars, he shall spoil their images.”
— Hosea 10:2
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