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.
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.
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),