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This word is used to translate various Hebrew words and may describe (1) the opening for the head in a garment (Exodus 28:32 NIV; Job 30:18; Psalm 133:2 NIV), (2) a decorative ornament around the necks of the Midianite Kings (NRSV) or their camels ( Judges 8:26; see Proverbs 1:9; Song of Song of Solomon 4:9 ), (3) stocks or a pillory used to restrain a person (Jeremiah 29:26 NRSV, NAS), and (4) a shackle of iron placed around the neck of a prisoner ( Psalm 105:18 NRSV, REB, TEV).

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Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Collar'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hbd/​c/collar.html. 1991.
 
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