Strong’s H6202
עָרַף
Part of speech
Verb
Transliteration
`araph
Pronunciation
ah-raf'
Definition
To break the neck, to decapitate
Meaning
to break the neck, to destroy
Usage
The Hebrew verb "araph" primarily means to break the neck or to decapitate. It is used in contexts that involve the execution of judgment or the carrying out of a specific ritual. The term conveys a sense of finality and decisive action, often associated with the removal of life or the ending of a particular situation.
Bible references
Exodus 13:13;Exodus 34:20;Deuteronomy 21:4;Deuteronomy 21:6;Isaiah 66:3;Hosea 10:2