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Selected Verse: 2 Kings 17:14 - King James

Verse	Translation	Text
2Ki 17:14	King James	Notwithstanding they would not hear, but hardened their necks, like to the neck of their fathers, that did not believe in the LORD their God.

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Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]
To "harden" or "stiffen the neck" is a common Hebrew expression significative of unbending obstinacy and determined self-will. See the marginal references.

Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]

To "harden" or "stiffen the neck" is a common Hebrew expression significative of unbending obstinacy and determined self-will. See the marginal references.

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]
Hardened, &c. - Refused to submit their neck to the yoke of God's precepts. A metaphor from stubborn oxen, that will not bow to the yoke.

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]

Hardened, &c. - Refused to submit their neck to the yoke of God's precepts. A metaphor from stubborn oxen, that will not bow to the yoke.

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