Dictionary of Bible Themes – 5170 neck
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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 6:20-21

A millstone placed around the neck as punishment

Mt 18:6 pp Mk 9:42

See also

1095God, patience of
5331hanging
5865gestures
6245stubbornness
7135Israel, people of God
8802pride

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