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 times

Appears 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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