Strong’s definition
the nape or back of the neck (as declining); hence, the back generally (whether literal or figurative)
KJV gloss list in the source
back ((stiff-) neck((-ed).
Source pronunciation notation: o-ref'
Derivation recorded by Strong
from H6202 (עָרַף);
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