Strongs Number: H6203
- Hebrew Word
- עֹרֶף
- Transliteration
- ʻôreph
- Phonetic
- o-ref'
- Part of Speech
- Noun Masculine
- Strongs Definition
-
the nape or back of the neck (as declining); hence the back generally (whether literally or figuratively)
- BDB Definition
-
1. neck, back of the neck, back
a. back of the neck
1. of fleeing foe
2. of apostasy (fig.)
b. stiff of neck, obstinate (fig.)
- Origin
- From H6202
- Bible Usage
- back ([stiff-]) neck ([-ed]).