Strong's H6203 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: עֹרֶף (ʻôreph)

Pronunciation: o-ref'

POS: o-ref' Morph: n-m

Exegesis: from ;

Definition: from עָרַף; the nape or back of the neck (as declining); hence, the back generally (whether literal or figurative); back ((stiff-) neck((-ed).

KJV Usage: back ((stiff-) neck((-ed).

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) neck, back of the neck, back
• 2. 1a) back of the neck
• 3. 1a1) of fleeing foe
• 4. 1a2) of apostasy (fig.)
• 5. 1b) stiff of neck, obstinate (fig.)

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G2588
• GREEK G2864
• GREEK G3577
• GREEK G5137

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