Definition
a primitive root (identical with through the idea of slopping); properly, to bend downward; but used only as a denominative from H6203, to break the neck; hence (figuratively) to destroy
Traditional renderings: that is beheaded, break down, break (cut off, strike off) neck.
Traditional renderings: that is beheaded, break down, break (cut off, strike off) neck.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders עָרַף:
- τιμήtimē“honor”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
6 total
- Exodus 13:13וַעֲרַפְתּ֑וֹ · you are to break its neckYou must redeem every firstborn donkey with a lamb, and if you do not redeem it, you are to break its neck. And every firstborn of your sons you must redeem.
- Exodus 34:20וַעֲרַפְתּ֑וֹ · you are to break its neckYou must redeem the firstborn of a donkey with a lamb; but if you do not redeem it, you are to break its neck. You must redeem all the firstborn of your sons. No one shall appear before Me empty-handed.
- Deuteronomy 21:4וְעָֽרְפוּ־ · neck…bring the heifer to a valley with running water that has not been plowed or sown, and break its neck there by the stream.
- Deuteronomy 21:6הָעֲרוּפָ֥ה · whose neck has been brokenThen all the elders of the city nearest the victim shall wash their hands by the stream over the heifer whose neck has been broken,
- Isaiah 66:3עֹ֣רֵֽף · neckWhoever slaughters an ox is like one who slays a man; whoever sacrifices a lamb is like one who breaks a dog’s neck; whoever presents a grain offering is like one who offers pig’s blood; whoever offers frankincense is like one who blesses an idol. Indeed, they have chosen their own ways and delighted in their abominations.
- Hosea 10:2יַעֲרֹ֣ף · will break downTheir hearts are devious; now they must bear their guilt. The LORD will break down their altars and demolish their sacred pillars.