Extended Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (Brown-Driver-Briggs based)
to break the neck
Usage: (Qal) to break the neck (of an animal)
Strong's Number
H6202
Language
Hebrew
Linked Usages
6
Books
4
Strong's H6202 Quick Answer
Strong's H6202 עָרַף (`araph) is a Hebrew Strong's word-study entry. `araph (aw-raf') v. 1. (properly) to bend downward 2. but used only as a denominative from H6203, to break the neck It has 6 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include break, neck, and but. Indexed coverage on this page includes Old Testament.
- Meaning
- `araph (aw-raf') v. 1. (properly) to bend downward 2. but used only as a denominative from H6203, to break the neck
- Usage
- 6 linked usages
- Books
- 4 indexed books
- Corpus
- Old Testament
- Usage Words
- break, neck, and but
Meaning and Definition
`araph (aw-raf') v. 1. (properly) to bend downward 2. but used only as a denominative from H6203, to break the neck 3. hence (figuratively) to destroy [a primitive root (identical with H6201 through the idea of sloping)] KJV: that is beheaded, break down, break (cut off, strike off) neck. Root(s): H6201 See also: H6203
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's H6202. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's H6202 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render `araph, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
How Strong's H6202 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Old Testament with 6 linked usages.
- The linked rows are Old Testament Hebrew usage, grouped by book for fast canonical scanning.
Strong's H6202 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's H6202 in the Old Testament
6 indexed usages in Old Testament.
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.
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.
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:
Usage Excerpts
First 6 linked usage excerpts for Strong's H6202.
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.
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.
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:
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:
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.
Their heart is divided; now shall they be found faulty: he shall break down their altars, he shall spoil their images.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's H6202, grouped by book.
Exodus 2 usages, Old Testament
Deuteronomy 2 usages, Old Testament
Isaiah 1 usage, Old Testament
Hosea 1 usage, Old Testament
Strong's H6202 FAQ
What does araph (עָרַף) mean?
Araph (Strong's H6202) is a Hebrew word most simply glossed "that is beheaded". `araph (aw-raf') v. 1. (properly) to bend downward 2. but used only as a denominative from H6203, to break the neck
How many times is araph (עָרַף) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 6 linked usages for Strong's H6202 across 4 books.
Where can I study araph (עָרַף) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's H6202 in context. The indexed coverage includes Old Testament.
What English words translate araph (עָרַף)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as break, neck, and but. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.