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Neck

Easton's Bible Dictionary

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Used sometimes figuratively. To "lay down the neck" (Romans 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 (Deuteronomy 28:48; Isaiah 10:27; Jeremiah 27:2 ). Conquerors put their feet on the necks of their enemies as a sign of their subjection (Joshua 10:24; 2 Samuel 22:41 ).

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Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Neck'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​n/neck.html. 1897.
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