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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Necks</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/n/necks.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><!-- Google tag (gtag.js) --> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/acts/15-10.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/n/necks.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Necks</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/n/neck-ornaments.htm" title="Neck-ornaments">&#9668;</a> Necks <a href="/topical/n/neco.htm" title="Neco">&#9658;</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> &#8226; <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> &#8226; <a href="#grk" title="Strong's Greek Concordance">Greek</a> &#8226; <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> &#8226; <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> &#8226; <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> &#8226; <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>In the Bible, the term "neck" is often used both literally and metaphorically, symbolizing various aspects of human experience and spiritual truths. The neck, as a part of the human body, is frequently mentioned in Scripture, reflecting its importance in both physical and symbolic contexts.<br><br><b>Literal References:</b><br><br>1. <b>Physical Vulnerability and Strength:</b> The neck is often depicted as a symbol of strength and vulnerability. In <a href="/genesis/27-40.htm">Genesis 27:40</a>, Isaac tells Esau, "But when you grow restless, you will throw his yoke from off your neck." Here, the neck represents a place of burden and subjugation, highlighting its role in bearing loads or yokes.<br><br>2. <b>Adornment and Beauty:</b> The neck is also associated with beauty and adornment. In <a href="/songs/1-10.htm">Song of Solomon 1:10</a>, the beloved is praised: "Your cheeks are beautiful with earrings, your neck with strings of jewels." This imagery underscores the neck as a place for displaying beauty and elegance.<br><br><b>Metaphorical and Symbolic Uses:</b><br><br>1. <b>Stubbornness and Rebellion:</b> The Bible frequently uses the term "stiff-necked" to describe stubbornness and rebellion against God. In <a href="/exodus/32-9.htm">Exodus 32:9</a>, the Lord says to Moses, "I have seen this people, and indeed, it is a stiff-necked people." This metaphor illustrates the Israelites' resistance to divine guidance and their inclination toward disobedience.<br><br>2. <b>Submission and Humility:</b> Conversely, the neck can symbolize submission and humility. In <a href="/jeremiah/27-12.htm">Jeremiah 27:12</a>, the prophet instructs the people to "bring your necks under the yoke of the king of Babylon and serve him and his people, and you will live." Here, the act of placing one's neck under a yoke signifies acceptance of God's will and the necessity of submission to His ordained authority.<br><br>3. <b>Deliverance and Freedom:</b> The removal of a yoke from the neck is a powerful image of deliverance and freedom. In <a href="/isaiah/10-27.htm">Isaiah 10:27</a>, it is prophesied, "In that day his burden will be lifted from your shoulders, and his yoke from your neck; the yoke will be broken because of the fatness." This passage speaks to God's intervention and the liberation of His people from oppression.<br><br><b>Cultural and Historical Context:</b><br><br>In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the neck was often associated with life and vitality, as it connects the head to the body and is essential for movement and communication. The biblical use of the neck as a symbol reflects these cultural understandings, emphasizing its role in expressing both physical and spiritual states.<br><br><b>Conclusion:</b><br><br>The biblical references to necks encompass a wide range of meanings, from physical descriptions to profound spiritual metaphors. Whether illustrating beauty, submission, rebellion, or deliverance, the neck serves as a powerful symbol in Scripture, reflecting the complex relationship between humanity and the divine.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/5137.htm"><span class="l">5137. trachelos -- the neck</span></a> <br><b>...</b> the neck. Word Origin probably from trachus Definition the neck NASB Word<br> Usage embraced* (2), neck (4), <b>necks</b> (1). neck. Probably <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5137.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/2218.htm"><span class="l">2218. zugos -- a yoke</span></a> <br><b>...</b> burden, pair of scales Definition: a yoke; hence met: (a Jewish idea) of a heavy<br> burden, comparable to the heavy yokes resting on the bullocks&#39; <b>necks</b>; a balance <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2218.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/6203.htm"><span class="l">6203. oreph -- back of the neck, neck</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin from an unused word Definition back of the neck, neck NASB Word Usage<br> back (5), backs (5), became stubborn* (2), neck (11), <b>necks</b> (2), obstinate* (4 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6203.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/6677.htm"><span class="l">6677. tsavvar -- neck, back of neck</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin from an unused word Definition neck, back of neck NASB Word Usage headlong<br> (1), neck (30), <b>necks</b> (8), pride (1), support* (1). neck. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6677.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/augustine/writings_in_connection_with_the_donatist_controversy_/chapter_3__4_now.htm"><span class="l">Now Let the Proud and Swelling <b>Necks</b> of the Heretics Raise <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book II. Chapter 3. " 4. Now let the proud and swelling <b>necks</b> of the<br> heretics raise themselves? "4. Now let the proud and <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../writings in connection with the donatist controversy /chapter 3 4 now.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/exposition_on_the_book_of_psalms/psalm_cxxix.htm"><span class="l">Psalm CXXIX.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 7. &quot;The righteous Lord shall hew the <b>necks</b> of the sinners&quot; (ver.4)....Which of us<br> doth not fix his eyes upon the earth, like the Publican, and say, &quot;Lord, be <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm cxxix.htm</font><p><a href="/library/hession/the_calvary_road/chapter_4_the_highway_of.htm"><span class="l">The Highway of Holiness</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The stiff neck began in the Garden of Eden when Adam and Eve, who had always bowed<br> their heads in surrender to God&#39;s will, stiffened their <b>necks</b>, struck out <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/hession/the calvary road/chapter 4 the highway of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/felix/the_octavius_of_minucius_felix/chapter_xxxviii_argument_christians_abstain_from.htm"><span class="l">Argument: Christians Abstain from Things Connected with Idol <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> the Colour and Scent of Flowers, for They are Accustomed to Use Them Scattered About<br> Loosely and Negligently, as Well as to Entwine Their <b>Necks</b> with Garlands <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter xxxviii argument christians abstain from.htm</font><p><a href="/library/josephus/the_wars_of_the_jews_or_history_of_the_destruction_of_jerusalem/chapter_9_how_the_people.htm"><span class="l">How the People that were in the Fortress were Prevailed on by the <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> all the rest; every one of whom laid himself down by his wife and children on the<br> ground, and threw his arms about them, and they offered their <b>necks</b> to the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter 9 how the people.htm</font><p><a href="/library/gregory/the_epistles_of_saint_gregory_the_great/epistle_lxxiv_to_gennadius_patrician.htm"><span class="l">Epistle Lxxiv. To Gennadius, Patrician and Exarch of Africa.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> For we have learnt that they are lifting up their <b>necks</b> against the Catholic Church,<br> the Lord being opposed to them, and desire to pervert the faith of the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../epistle lxxiv to gennadius patrician.htm</font><p><a href="/library/howie/biographia_scoticana_scots_worthies/the_life_of_mr_john_3.htm"><span class="l">The Life of Mr. John Davidson.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> done, he turned to his brethren and said, &quot;Now let me tell you what reward you shall<br> have for your lenity, these two men shall trample on your <b>necks</b>, and on <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../howie/biographia scoticana scots worthies/the life of mr john 3.htm</font><p><a href="/library/hengstenberg/christology_of_the_old_testament/the_blessing_of_jacob_upon.htm"><span class="l">The Blessing of Jacob Upon Judah. (Gen. Xlix. 8-10. )</span></a> <br><b>...</b> the centuries which elapsed between the destruction of David&#39;s kingdom and the coming<br> of Christ"was the promise, &quot;Thy hand shall be in the <b>necks</b> of thine <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../hengstenberg/christology of the old testament/the blessing of jacob upon.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/romans_corinthians_to_ii_corinthians_chap_v/priscilla_and_aquila.htm"><span class="l">Priscilla and Aquila</span></a> <br><b>...</b> ROMANS PRISCILLA AND AQUILA. &#39;Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus;<br> 4. (Who have for my life laid down their own <b>necks</b>: unto whom not only I <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/romans corinthians to ii corinthians chap v/priscilla and aquila.htm</font><p><a href="/library/borrow/letters_of_george_borrow/the_charm.htm"><span class="l">The Charm</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The woman of the house and her daughter had similar bags tied to their <b>necks</b>,<br> containing charms, which they said prevented the witches having power to harm them <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/borrow/letters of george borrow/the charm.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/n/necks.htm"><span class="l"><b>Necks</b> (28 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b><b>Necks</b> (28 Occurrences). <b>...</b> Romans 16:4 who for my life, laid down their own <b>necks</b>; to<br> whom not only I give thanks, but also all the assemblies of the Gentiles. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/necks.htm - 15k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/stiff.htm"><span class="l">Stiff (23 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Nehemiah 9:16 But they and our fathers, in their pride, made their <b>necks</b><br> stiff, and gave no attention to your orders, (BBE RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/stiff.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/o/ornaments.htm"><span class="l">Ornaments (50 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> And Gideon arose, and slew Zebah and Zalmunna, and took away the ornaments<br> that were on their camels' <b>necks</b>. (KJV BBE WBS YLT NAS NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/o/ornaments.htm - 22k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/neck.htm"><span class="l">Neck (97 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Threatenings of coming judgments are represented by the prophets by their laying<br> bands upon the people's <b>necks</b> (Deuteronomy 28:48; Isaiah 10:27; Jeremiah 27:2 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/neck.htm - 45k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/bell.htm"><span class="l">Bell (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> The &quot;bells of the horses&quot; mentioned by Zechariah (14:20) were attached to the bridles<br> or belts round the <b>necks</b> of horses trained for war, so as to accustom <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bell.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/commanders.htm"><span class="l">Commanders (93 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> that Joshua called for all the men of Israel, and said unto the chiefs of the men<br> of war that went with him: 'Come near, put your feet upon the <b>necks</b> of these <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/commanders.htm - 36k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/chain.htm"><span class="l">Chain (21 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (2.) It was used as an ornament (Proverbs 1:9; Cant. 1:10). The Midianites adorned<br> the <b>necks</b> of their camels with chains (Judges 8:21, 26). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/chain.htm - 18k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/crescents.htm"><span class="l">Crescents (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> and fall on us; for as the man is, so is his strength.&quot; Gideon arose, and killed<br> Zebah and Zalmunna, and took the crescents that were on their camels' <b>necks</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/crescents.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/stiffened.htm"><span class="l">Stiffened (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Nehemiah 9:16 But they and our fathers, in their pride, made their <b>necks</b><br> stiff, and gave no attention to your orders, (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/stiffened.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/captains.htm"><span class="l">Captains (159 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Joshua called for all the men of Israel, and said unto the captains of the men of<br> war which went with him, Come near, put your feet upon the <b>necks</b> of these <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/captains.htm - 42k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/yoke-in-the-Bible.html">What does yoke mean in the Bible? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Christian-jewelry.html">Should a Christian wear religious jewelry, such as a crucifix? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/vampires.html">What does the Bible say about vampires? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> &#8226; <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> &#8226; <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> &#8226; <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> &#8226; <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Necks (28 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/15-10.htm">Acts 15:10</a></span><br />Now, therefore, why try an experiment upon God, by laying on the <span class="boldtext">necks</span> of these disciples a yoke which neither our forefathers nor we have been able to bear?<br /><span class="source">(WEY NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/16-4.htm">Romans 16:4</a></span><br />who for my life, laid down their own <span class="boldtext">necks</span>; to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the assemblies of the Gentiles.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV BBE WBS NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/joshua/10-24.htm">Joshua 10:24</a></span><br />It happened, when they brought those kings out to Joshua, that Joshua called for all the men of Israel, and said to the chiefs of the men of war who went with him, "Come near, put your feet on the <span class="boldtext">necks</span> of these kings." They came near, and put their feet on their necks.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/judges/5-30.htm">Judges 5:30</a></span><br />'Have they not found, have they not divided the spoil? A lady, two ladies to every man; to Sisera a spoil of dyed garments, a spoil of dyed garments embroidered, of dyed garments embroidered on both sides, on the <span class="boldtext">necks</span> of the spoil?'<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV WBS YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/judges/8-21.htm">Judges 8:21</a></span><br />Then Zebah and Zalmunna said, "Rise and fall on us; for as the man is, so is his strength." Gideon arose, and killed Zebah and Zalmunna, and took the crescents that were on their camels' <span class="boldtext">necks</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/judges/8-26.htm">Judges 8:26</a></span><br />The weight of the golden earrings that he requested was one thousand and seven hundred shekels of gold, besides the crescents, and the pendants, and the purple clothing that was on the kings of Midian, and besides the chains that were about their camels' <span class="boldtext">necks</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_samuel/22-41.htm">2 Samuel 22:41</a></span><br />Thou hast also given me the <span class="boldtext">necks</span> of mine enemies, that I might destroy them that hate me.<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_kings/17-14.htm">2 Kings 17:14</a></span><br />Notwithstanding they would not hear, but hardened their <span class="boldtext">necks</span>, like to the neck of their fathers, that did not believe in the LORD their God.<br /><span class="source">(KJV DBY WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_chronicles/30-8.htm">2 Chronicles 30:8</a></span><br />Now, harden not your <span class="boldtext">necks</span>, as your fathers; yield yourselves to Jehovah, and come to his sanctuary, which he has sanctified for ever; and serve Jehovah your God, that the fierceness of his anger may turn away from you.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/nehemiah/3-5.htm">Nehemiah 3:5</a></span><br />Next to them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles didn't put their <span class="boldtext">necks</span> to the work of their lord. <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/nehemiah/9-16.htm">Nehemiah 9:16</a></span><br />But they and our fathers dealt proudly, and hardened their <span class="boldtext">necks</span>, and hearkened not to thy commandments,<br /><span class="source">(KJV BBE WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/nehemiah/9-17.htm">Nehemiah 9:17</a></span><br />And refused to obey, neither were mindful of thy wonders that thou didst among them; but hardened their <span class="boldtext">necks</span>, and in their rebellion appointed a captain to return to their bondage: but thou art a God ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and forsookest them not.<br /><span class="source">(KJV BBE WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/nehemiah/9-29.htm">Nehemiah 9:29</a></span><br />And gave witness against them so that you might make them come back again to your law: but their hearts were lifted up, and they gave no attention to your orders and went against your decisions (which, if a man keeps them, will be life to him), and turning their backs on you, made their <span class="boldtext">necks</span> stiff and did not give ear.<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/18-40.htm">Psalms 18:40</a></span><br />Thou hast also given me the <span class="boldtext">necks</span> of mine enemies; that I might destroy them that hate me. <br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/75-5.htm">Psalms 75:5</a></span><br />Let not your horn be lifted up: let no more words of pride come from your outstretched <span class="boldtext">necks</span>. <br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/3-15.htm">Isaiah 3:15</a></span><br />By what right are you crushing my people, and putting a bitter yoke on the <span class="boldtext">necks</span> of the poor? This is the word of the Lord, the Lord of armies.<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/3-16.htm">Isaiah 3:16</a></span><br />Moreover Yahweh said, "Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with outstretched <span class="boldtext">necks</span> and flirting eyes, walking to trip as they go, jingling ornaments on their feet;<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE WBS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/7-26.htm">Jeremiah 7:26</a></span><br />But still they took no note and would not give ear, but they made their <span class="boldtext">necks</span> stiff, doing worse than their fathers.<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/17-23.htm">Jeremiah 17:23</a></span><br />But they gave no attention and would not give ear, but they made their <span class="boldtext">necks</span> stiff so that they might not give ear and might not get teaching.<br /><span class="source">(BBE NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/19-15.htm">Jeremiah 19:15</a></span><br />Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will bring upon this city and upon all her towns all the evil that I have pronounced against it, because they have hardened their <span class="boldtext">necks</span>, that they might not hear my words.<br /><span class="source">(KJV BBE DBY WBS NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/27-12.htm">Jeremiah 27:12</a></span><br />I spoke to Zedekiah king of Judah according to all these words, saying, Bring your <span class="boldtext">necks</span> under the yoke of the king of Babylon, and serve him and his people, and live.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/28-11.htm">Jeremiah 28:11</a></span><br />And before all the people Hananiah said, The Lord has said, Even so will I let the yoke of the king of Babylon be broken off the <span class="boldtext">necks</span> of all the nations in the space of two years. Then the prophet Jeremiah went away.<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/28-14.htm">Jeremiah 28:14</a></span><br />For the Lord of armies, the God of Israel, has said: I have put a yoke of iron on the <span class="boldtext">necks</span> of all these nations, making them servants to Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon; and they are to be his servants: and in addition I have given him the beasts of the field.<br /><span class="source">(BBE NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/30-8.htm">Jeremiah 30:8</a></span><br />And it hath come to pass, in that day, An affirmation of Jehovah of Hosts, I break his yoke from off thy neck, And thy bands I draw away, And lay no more service on him do strangers.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/lamentations/5-5.htm">Lamentations 5:5</a></span><br />Our pursuers are on our <span class="boldtext">necks</span>: We are weary, and have no rest.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezekiel/21-29.htm">Ezekiel 21:29</a></span><br />while they see for you false visions, while they divine lies to you, to lay you on the <span class="boldtext">necks</span> of the wicked who are deadly wounded, whose day is come in the time of the iniquity of the end.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/hosea/11-4.htm">Hosea 11:4</a></span><br />I drew them with cords of a man, with ties of love; and I was to them like those who lift up the yoke on their <span class="boldtext">necks</span>; and I bent down to him and I fed him.<br /><span class="source">(WEB)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/micah/2-3.htm">Micah 2:3</a></span><br />Therefore thus says Yahweh: "Behold, I am planning against these people a disaster, from which you will not remove your <span class="boldtext">necks</span>, neither will you walk haughtily; for it is an evil time.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/n/necks.htm">Necks</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/pharaoh-neco.htm">Pharaoh-neco (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/pharaohnecoh.htm">Pharaohnecoh</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/pharaoh-necoh.htm">Pharaoh-necoh (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/engage.htm">Engage (20 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/josi'ah.htm">Josi&#39;ah (50 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/euphra'tes.htm">Euphra&#39;tes (33 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/n/necks.htm">Necks (28 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/armor.htm">Armor (53 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/arms.htm">Arms (166 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/k/kings.htm">Kings (350 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/n/necodan.htm">Necodan</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/joahaz.htm">Joahaz (5 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/jehoi'akim.htm">Jehoi&#39;akim (34 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/later.htm">Later (89 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/eliakim's.htm">Eliakim&#39;s (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/egyptian.htm">Egyptian (35 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/eli'akim.htm">Eli&#39;akim (12 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/disguised.htm">Disguised (7 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/medicine.htm">Medicine (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/megid'do.htm">Megid&#39;do (12 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/jeho'ahaz.htm">Jeho&#39;ahaz (20 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/pharaoh-nechoh.htm">Pharaoh-nechoh (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/phrat.htm">Phrat (17 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/car'chemish.htm">Car&#39;chemish (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/changing.htm">Changing (31 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/ambassador.htm">Ambassador (5 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/eliakim.htm">Eliakim (14 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/carchemish.htm">Carchemish (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/josiah.htm">Josiah (51 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/megiddo.htm">Megiddo (13 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/marched.htm">Marched (51 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/euphrates.htm">Euphrates (36 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/jehoiakim.htm">Jehoiakim (37 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/changed.htm">Changed (177 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/o/overcame.htm">Overcame (84 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/plain.htm">Plain (113 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/n/neck-ornaments.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Neck-ornaments"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Neck-ornaments" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/n/neco.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Neco"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Neco" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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