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|strhe=a primitive root (identical with [[עָרַף]] through the idea of sloping); properly, to bend downward; but used only as a denominative from [[עֹ֫רֶף]], to break the neck; hence (figuratively) to destroy: that is beheaded, break down, break (cut off, strike off) neck.<br />a primitive root; to droop; hence, to drip: drop (down).
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