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Dictionary of Bible Themes – 5170 neck
5170 neck
5170 neck
The neck may express human pride
“Stiff-necked” as a term for obstinacy Ex 32:9 See also Ex 34:9; Dt 9:6; Dt 31:27; 2Ki 17:14; Ne 9:16-29; Pr 29:1; Jer 19:15; Ac 7:51
An outstretched neck as a sign of pride Isa 3:16 See also Ps 75:5
Placing the foot on the neck as a sign of conquest Jos 10:24
Ornaments were hung around the neck
See also Pr 3:3; Pr 6:20-21A millstone placed around the neck as punishment
See also
| 1095 | God, patience of |
| 5331 | hanging |
| 5865 | gestures |
| 6245 | stubbornness |
| 7135 | Israel, people of God |
| 8802 | pride |
Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the NIV Thematic Study Bible, on which this work is based.
