עָרַף

a.raphVerbH6202

to break the neck

From: a primitive root (identical with through the idea of sloping); properly, to bend downward; but used only as a denominative from H6203 (עֹרֶף),

Short Definition

to break the neck; hence (figuratively) to destroy

Full Lexicon Entry

(Qal) to break the neck (of an animal)

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

6 times

Appears 6 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Deuteronomy
2
Exodus
2
Hosea
1
Isaiah
1

Key Passages

  • Deuteronomy 21:4
  • Deuteronomy 21:6
  • Exodus 13:13
  • Exodus 34:20
  • Hosea 10:2

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