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 had brought these kings out to Joshua, Joshua called for all the men of Israel and spoke to the leaders of the men who had gone out to war along with him, "Come close and put your feet on the necks of these kings." So they came near and put their feet on their necks.
You have made my enemies turn their back to me, and I will destroy those who hate me.
After many rebukes, the stiff-necked man will be broken incurably, without any warning.
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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you'll serve your enemies whom the LORD your God will send against you. You will serve in famine and in drought, in nakedness, and in lack of everything. They'll set a yoke of iron upon your neck until they have exterminated you.
When they had brought these kings out to Joshua, Joshua called for all the men of Israel and spoke to the leaders of the men who had gone out to war along with him, "Come close and put your feet on the necks of these kings." So they came near and put their feet on their necks.
At that time, his burden will depart from your shoulder and his yoke from your neck. Indeed, the yoke will be broken, because you've become obese."
this is what the LORD says to me: "Make restraints and yokes for yourself and put them on your neck.
and who risked their necks for my life. I am thankful to them, and so are all the churches among the gentiles.
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'll go ahead of you and terrorize all the people to whom you are coming. I'll confuse your enemies and make them turn their backs on you and run away.
you'll serve your enemies whom the LORD your God will send against you. You will serve in famine and in drought, in nakedness, and in lack of everything. They'll set a yoke of iron upon your neck until they have exterminated you.
When they had brought these kings out to Joshua, Joshua called for all the men of Israel and spoke to the leaders of the men who had gone out to war along with him, "Come close and put your feet on the necks of these kings." So they came near and put their feet on their necks.
The LORD handed them over to the control of Israel, who defeated them and chased them as far as Greater Sidon and east as far as the Mizpah Valley. They attacked them until none remained.
So Joshua captured and annihilated all of these cities, along with their kings, completely destroying them, just as Moses the servant of the LORD had commanded.
You have made my enemies turn their back to me, and I will destroy those who hate me.
The Lord is at your right hand; he will utterly destroy kings in the time of his wrath.
"It's the king of Assyria and all of his arrogance! He will rise over all of the river's channels and run over all of its banks. He will sweep on into Judah, overflowing as he passes through, like flood waters reaching up to a person's neck. His outstretched wings will flow as wide as your land, O Immanuel!"
His breath is like an overflowing torrent, and it rises right up to the neck, to shake the nations in the sieve of destruction, and to place in the jaws of the nations a bit that leads them astray.
You marched out to deliver your people, to deliver with your anointed. You struck the head of the house of the wicked; you stripped him naked from head to foot. Interlude
Place my yoke on you and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble, and you will find rest for your souls,
"You stubborn people with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You are always opposing the Holy Spirit, just as your ancestors used to do.
and who risked their necks for my life. I am thankful to them, and so are all the churches among the gentiles.
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By your sword you'll live; but you'll serve your brother. But when you've become restless, you'll break off his yoke from your neck."
Esau ran to meet Jacob and embraced him. Then he fell on his neck and kissed him. And they wept.
you'll serve your enemies whom the LORD your God will send against you. You will serve in famine and in drought, in nakedness, and in lack of everything. They'll set a yoke of iron upon your neck until they have exterminated you.
because indeed I know your rebellion and stubbornness. Note that even while I'm still alive, you've been rebelling against the LORD how much more so after my death!
When they had brought these kings out to Joshua, Joshua called for all the men of Israel and spoke to the leaders of the men who had gone out to war along with him, "Come close and put your feet on the necks of these kings." So they came near and put their feet on their necks.
Next to them the Tekoites worked valiantly, even though their leading officials weren't fully dedicated to the work of their lord.