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The neck may express human pride

“Stiff-necked” as a term for obstinacy Ex 32:9 See also Ex 34:9; Dt 9:6; Dt 31:27; 2Ki 17:14; Ne 9:16-29; Pr 29:1; Jer 19:15; Ac 7:51

An outstretched neck as a sign of pride Isa 3:16 See also Ps 75:5

Placing the foot on the neck as a sign of conquest Jos 10:24

Ornaments were hung around the neck

A millstone placed around the neck as punishment

Mt 18:6 pp Mk 9:42

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