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Neck

Neck used sometimes figuratively. To "lay down the neck" (Rom 16:4) is to hazard one's life. Threatenings of coming judgments are represented by the prophets by their laying bands upon the people's necks (Deut...

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Neck used sometimes figuratively. To "lay down the neck" (Rom 16:4) is to hazard one's life. Threatenings of coming judgments are represented by the prophets by their laying bands upon the people's necks (Deut 28:48; Isa 10:27; Jer 27:2). Conquerors put their feet on the necks of their enemies as a sign of their subjection (Josh 10:24; 2Sam 22:41).

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