τράχηλος
trachēlosNoun (Masculine)G5137
neck
From: probably from G5143 (τρέχω) (through the idea of mobility);
Short Definition
the throat (neck), i.e. (figuratively) life
Full Lexicon Entry
the neck: ; ἐπιπεσεῖν ἐπὶ τὸν τ., to embrace . Metaphorical, *ὑποθεῖναι τὸν ἑαυτοῦ *(for similar phrase in π., see Zorell, ); ἐπιθεῖναι ζυγὸν ἐπὶ τὸν τ.
LXX Usage: chiefly for צַוַּאר, also forעֹרֶף, etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)
Morphology G:N-M
DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine
Occurrences
7 timesAppears 7 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Acts
2
Luke
2
Matthew
1
Mark
1
Romans
1
Key Passages
- Acts 15:10
- Acts 20:37
- Luke 15:20
- Luke 17:2
- Matthew 18:6
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