עֹ֑רֶף
𐤏𐤓𐤐
ʻôreph
necks
The back of the neck, or nape, as the anatomical part where the neck joins the shoulders. By extension, it is used figuratively to signify disobedience, stubbornness, or obstinacy—especially in reference to the refusal to submit or the turning away from guidance or instruction. In some contexts, 'oreph can refer generally to the back or rear aspect, but its primary sense refers specifically to the back of the neck. The figurative use is prominent in descriptions of rebelliousness against authority or divine instruction.
2 Samuel 22:41 · Word #4
Lexicon H6203
| Lemma | עֹרֶף |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤓𐤐 |
| Transliteration | ʻôreph |
| Strong's | H6203 |
| Definition | The back of the neck, or nape, as the anatomical part where the neck joins the shoulders. By extension, it is used figuratively to signify disobedience, stubbornness, or obstinacy—especially in reference to the refusal to submit or the turning away from guidance or instruction. In some contexts, 'oreph can refer generally to the back or rear aspect, but its primary sense refers specifically to the back of the neck. The figurative use is prominent in descriptions of rebelliousness against authority or divine instruction. |
Morphology HNcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | necks |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6203-08
nape
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, masculine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun עֹרֶף derives from the root meaning "to break the neck," denoting the specific anatomical part subject to such action. As a masculine singular absolute noun, it is rendered concisely as "nape," preserving its primary, concrete sense without contextual expansion. |
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