עָרַף (ʻâraph) — That is Beheaded

Hebrew word study: עָרַף (ʻâraph), Strong's H6202. to break the neck; hence (figuratively) to destroy

HebrewStrong's H6202
Quick definition
Hebrew word
עָרַף (ʻâraph)
Pronounced: aw-raf'

Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to break the neck; hence (figuratively) to destroy

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

KJV translation words: that is beheaded, break down, break (cut off, strike off) neck.

Where this word appears

Strong's H6202 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Exodus 13:13 and last appears in Hosea 10:2.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

and you will break neck its ×2and they will break the neck of ×1he will break ×1one who breaks the neck of ×1the broken necked ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

וַעֲרַפְתּוֹ ×2הָעֲרוּפָה ×1וְעָרְפוּ ×1יַעֲרֹף ×1עֹרֵף ×1

Books where it appears most

Exodus ×2Deuteronomy ×2Isaiah ×1Hosea ×1

Verses (all 6)

  • Exodus 13:13 — וַעֲרַפְתּוֹ — and you will break neck its
  • Exodus 34:20 — וַעֲרַפְתּוֹ — and you will break neck its
  • Deuteronomy 21:4 — וְעָרְפוּ — and they will break the neck of
  • Deuteronomy 21:6 — הָעֲרוּפָה — the broken necked
  • Isaiah 66:3 — עֹרֵף — one who breaks the neck of
  • Hosea 10:2 — יַעֲרֹף — he will break

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: H6203 עֹרֶף (ʻôreph).

Entries whose derivation names this word: H6203 עֹרֶף (ʻôreph).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does ʻâraph (H6202) mean?

To break the neck; hence (figuratively) to destroy.

How is H6202 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H6202 as: that is beheaded, break down, break (cut off, strike off) neck..

How often does עָרַף (ʻâraph) appear?

Strong's H6202 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Exodus 13:13 and last appears in Hosea 10:2.