Strong's H6202 · Hebrew
עָרַף
ʻâraph · /aw-raf'/
Definition
to break the neck; hence (figuratively) to destroy
KJV: that is beheaded, break down, break (cut off, strike off) neck.
Root / derivation: a primitive root (identical with through the idea of sloping); properly, to bend downward; but used only as a denominative from H6203 (עֹרֶף),
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered עָרַף across 6 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Exodus2 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. lamb: or, kid
Exodus 34:20But 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. lamb: or, kid
Deuteronomy2 verses
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 21:6And 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:
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H6202 (ʻâraph) mean?
to break the neck; hence (figuratively) to destroy
How many times does H6202 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H6202 (עָרַף) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “neck.”
How is ʻâraph translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H6202 is rendered as “neck” (4×), “off” (2×), “beheaded” (1×), “down” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word עָרַף come from?
a primitive root (identical with through the idea of sloping); properly, to bend downward; but used only as a denominative from H6203 (עֹרֶף),