Hebrew · H6203, H7186

עֹרֶף קָשֶׁה

The nape or back of the neck (as declining ); hence, the back generally (whether literal or figurative) · severe (in various applications)

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עֹרֶף H6203 the nape or back of the neck (as declining ); hence, the back generally (whether literal or figurative)

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קָשֶׁה H7186 severe (in various applications)

Pronunciation qāšeh

Resistance or rigidity—physical hardness, emotional obstinacy, or relational harshness—unified by inflexibility.

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What does עֹרֶף קָשֶׁה (oref qasheh) mean in the Bible?

עֹרֶף · קָשֶׁה is a Hebrew phrase meaning "neck / hard, severe, stubborn".

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What does עֹרֶף · קָשֶׁה mean in the Bible?

עֹרֶף · קָשֶׁה is a Hebrew phrase meaning "neck / hard, severe, stubborn".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H6203, H7186?

H6203, H7186 is connected to 69 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. neck / hard, severe, stubborn

Strong's H6203, H7186

Lexical occurrences 69 verses

Source Gloss

neck / hard, severe, stubborn

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