◄ 5137. trachélos ►
Strong's Lexicon trachélos: Neck Original Word: τράχηλος Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: trachélos Pronunciation: trakh'-ay-los Phonetic Spelling: (trakh'-ay-los) Definition: the neck. Meaning: The term τράχηλος refers to the "neck" or "throat" of a person or animal. It is used both literally and metaphorically in biblical texts. Word Origin: Derived from a primary word τράχηλος (trachēlos), meaning "neck" or "throat." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek τράχηλος corresponds to several Hebrew terms that refer to the neck, such as עֹרֶף (oreph, Strong's H6203), which is often used in the Old Testament to describe the neck in both literal and figurative contexts, such as in references to stubbornness or rebellion (e.g., "stiff-necked people"). Usage: The word τράχηλος appears in the New Testament in contexts that describe physical actions involving the neck or metaphorical expressions related to submission or burden. Context: • Literal Usage: In the New Testament, τράχηλος is used to describe the physical neck. For example, in Matthew 18:6 (BSB), Jesus uses the term in a hyperbolic warning against causing believers to stumble: "But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea." • Metaphorical Usage: The neck is often symbolically associated with submission or the bearing of burdens. In Acts 15:10 (BSB), during the Jerusalem Council, Peter speaks against placing a yoke on the necks of the disciples, referring to the burden of the Mosaic Law: "Now then, why do you test God by placing on the necks of the disciples a yoke that neither we nor our fathers have been able to bear?" • Cultural Context: In ancient times, the neck was seen as a vulnerable part of the body, often associated with the idea of control or submission. The imagery of a yoke on the neck is a powerful metaphor for subjugation or heavy burdens, reflecting the agrarian society's familiarity with oxen and yokes. • Theological Implications: The use of τράχηλος in the New Testament highlights themes of humility, submission to God's will, and the rejection of legalistic burdens. It underscores the call to follow Christ's teachings, which offer freedom and rest from the heavy yokes of the law and sin. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin probably from trachus Definition the neck NASB Translation embraced* (2), neck (4), necks (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5137: τράχηλος τράχηλος, τραχήλου, ὁ (allied with τρέχω; named from its movableness; cf. Vanicek, p. 304),fr. Euripides, and Aristophanes down, the Sept. chiefly for צַוָּאר, also for עֹרֶף, etc., the neck: Matthew 18:6; Mark 9:42; Luke 15:20; Luke 17:2; Acts 15:10; Acts 20:37; τόν ἑαυτοῦ τράχηλον ὑποτιθεναι (namely, ὑπό τόν σίδηρον) (A. V. to lay down one's own neck i. e.) to be ready to incur the most imminent peril to life, Romans 16:4. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance neck. Probably from trecho (through the idea of mobility); the throat (neck), i.e. (figuratively) life -- neck. see GREEK trecho Forms and Transliterations τραχήλοις τραχηλον τραχηλόν τράχηλον τράχηλόν τράχηλός τραχήλου τραχήλους τραχήλω τραχήλων trachelon trachēlon tráchelon tráchēlon Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 18:6 N-AMS GRK: περὶ τὸν τράχηλον αὐτοῦ καὶ NAS: around his neck, and to be drowned KJV: his neck, and INT: upon the neck of him and Mark 9:42 N-AMS GRK: περὶ τὸν τράχηλον αὐτοῦ καὶ NAS: around his neck, he had been cast KJV: about his neck, and he were cast INT: about the neck of him and Luke 15:20 N-AMS GRK: ἐπὶ τὸν τράχηλον αὐτοῦ καὶ KJV: on his neck, and kissed INT: upon the neck of him and Luke 17:2 N-AMS GRK: περὶ τὸν τράχηλον αὐτοῦ καὶ NAS: around his neck and he were thrown KJV: about his neck, and he cast INT: around the neck of him and Acts 15:10 N-AMS GRK: ἐπὶ τὸν τράχηλον τῶν μαθητῶν NAS: by placing upon the neck of the disciples KJV: upon the neck of the disciples, INT: upon the neck of the disciples Acts 20:37 N-AMS GRK: ἐπὶ τὸν τράχηλον τοῦ Παύλου KJV: on Paul's neck, and kissed him, INT: upon the neck of Paul Romans 16:4 N-AMS GRK: τὸν ἑαυτῶν τράχηλον ὑπέθηκαν οἷς NAS: their own necks, to whom KJV: their own necks: unto whom INT: the of them neck laid down whom Strong's Greek 5137 7 Occurrences τράχηλον — 7 Occ.