Reference: Neck
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The phrases to "harden the neck," Pr 29:1, and to be "stiff-necked," like a headstrong brute, illustrate the willful obstinacy of sinners against the instructions and commands of God. The tyrants of ancient days sometimes put their feet on the prostrate necks of princes, in token of their subjugation, trampling them in the dust. Their mischief sometimes returned upon their own heads, Jos 10:24; Ps 18:40.
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When they brought the kings out to Joshua, he summoned all the men of Israel and said to the commanders of the troops who accompanied him, "Come here and put your feet on the necks of these kings." So they came up and put their feet on their necks.
The one who stiffens his neck after numerous rebukes will suddenly be destroyed without remedy.
Easton
used sometimes figuratively. To "lay down the neck" (Ro 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 (De 28:48; Isa 10:27; Jer 27:2). Conquerors put their feet on the necks of their enemies as a sign of their subjection (Jos 10:24; 2Sa 22:41).
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instead in hunger, thirst, nakedness, and poverty you will serve your enemies whom the Lord will send against you. They will place an iron yoke on your neck until they have destroyed you.
When they brought the kings out to Joshua, he summoned all the men of Israel and said to the commanders of the troops who accompanied him, "Come here and put your feet on the necks of these kings." So they came up and put their feet on their necks.
At that time the Lord will remove their burden from your shoulders, and their yoke from your neck; the yoke will be taken off because your neck will be too large.
The Lord told me, "Make a yoke out of leather straps and wooden crossbars and put it on your neck.
who risked their own necks for my life. Not only I, but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them.
Fausets
Lay down necks, i.e. risked their lives (Ro 16:4). Ps 18:40, "Thou hast given ... necks of enemies," i.e. made them turn their backs in flight before me (Keil); so Ex 23:27, or enabled me to put my foot on their necks, subjecting them utterly to me; as Jos 10:24; 11:8,12; Ps 110:5. Isa 8:8, "he shall overflow, he shall reach even to the neck": when the waters reach the neck a man is near drowning; Sennacherib's overflowing hosts reached so far, but Jerusalem the head was not overflowed (Isa 30:28; Hab 3:13). The "stiff neck" is an image from oxen unpliant and casting the "yoke" off the neck (Ac 7:51; Mt 11:29). Contrast the yoke men must wear who reject Christ's easy yoke (De 28:48).
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"I will send my terror before you, and I will destroy all the people whom you encounter; I will make all your enemies turn their backs to you.
instead in hunger, thirst, nakedness, and poverty you will serve your enemies whom the Lord will send against you. They will place an iron yoke on your neck until they have destroyed you.
When they brought the kings out to Joshua, he summoned all the men of Israel and said to the commanders of the troops who accompanied him, "Come here and put your feet on the necks of these kings." So they came up and put their feet on their necks.
The Lord handed them over to Israel and they struck them down and chased them all the way to Greater Sidon, Misrephoth Maim, and the Mizpah Valley to the east. They struck them down until no survivors remained.
Joshua captured all these royal cities and all their kings and annihilated them with the sword, as Moses the Lord's servant had commanded.
O sovereign Lord, at your right hand he strikes down kings in the day he unleashes his anger.
It will spill into Judah, flooding and engulfing, as it reaches to the necks of its victims. He will spread his wings out over your entire land, O Immanuel."
His battle cry overwhelms like a flooding river that reaches one's neck. He shakes the nations in a sieve that isolates the chaff; he puts a bit into the mouth of the nations and leads them to destruction.
You march out to deliver your people, to deliver your special servant. You strike the leader of the wicked nation, laying him open from the lower body to the neck. Selah.
Take my yoke on you and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
"You stubborn people, with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You are always resisting the Holy Spirit, like your ancestors did!
who risked their own necks for my life. Not only I, but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them.
Hastings
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You will live by your sword but you will serve your brother. When you grow restless, you will tear off his yoke from your neck."
But Esau ran to meet him, embraced him, hugged his neck, and kissed him. Then they both wept.
instead in hunger, thirst, nakedness, and poverty you will serve your enemies whom the Lord will send against you. They will place an iron yoke on your neck until they have destroyed you.
for I know about your rebellion and stubbornness. Indeed, even while I have been living among you to this very day, you have rebelled against the Lord; you will be even more rebellious after my death!
When they brought the kings out to Joshua, he summoned all the men of Israel and said to the commanders of the troops who accompanied him, "Come here and put your feet on the necks of these kings." So they came up and put their feet on their necks.
The men of Tekoa worked on the section adjacent to them, but their town leaders would not assist with the work of their master.
For they will be like an elegant garland on your head, and like pendants around your neck.