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Lexicon :: Strong's H6118 - ʿēqeḇ

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עֵקֶב
Transliteration
ʿēqeḇ
Pronunciation
ay'-keb
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Part of Speech
adverb, conjunction, masculine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
From עָקַב (H6117) in the sense of עָקֵב (H6119)
Dictionary Aids

TWOT Reference: 1676e

Strong’s Definitions

עֵקֶב ʻêqeb, ay'-keb; from H6117 in the sense of H6119; a heel, i.e. (figuratively) the last of anything (used adverbially, for ever); also result, i.e. compensation; and so (adverb with preposition or relatively) on account of:—× because, by, end, for, if, reward.


KJV Translation Count — Total: 15x

The KJV translates Strong's H6118 in the following manner: because (6x), reward (3x), end (2x), because (with H834) (1x), by (1x), for (1x), if (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 15x
The KJV translates Strong's H6118 in the following manner: because (6x), reward (3x), end (2x), because (with H834) (1x), by (1x), for (1x), if (1x).
masculine noun
  1. consequence

    1. consequence

    2. consequence, gain, reward

    3. end

      adverb
  2. as a consequence, because, consequently

    conjunction
  3. as a consequence of, that, because

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
עֵקֶב ʻêqeb, ay'-keb; from H6117 in the sense of H6119; a heel, i.e. (figuratively) the last of anything (used adverbially, for ever); also result, i.e. compensation; and so (adverb with preposition or relatively) on account of:—× because, by, end, for, if, reward.
STRONGS H6118: Abbreviations
עֵ֫קֶב noun [masculine] consequence, usually as adverb accusative as a consequence of, because (that) also reward, end (see below עָקַב; and cf, bdb078409 heel figurative consequence, result); —
1. Isaiah 5:23 מַצְדִּיקֵי רָשָׁע עֵקֶב שֹׁחַד (adverb accusative) in consequence of a bribe. Psalm 40:16 (= Psalm 70:4) על עֵקֶב בָּשְׁתָּם (pleon.) according to the consequence of their shame, i.e. in consequence of the disgrace falling upon them. Hence as conjunction עֵקֶב אֲשֶׁר as a consequence of (the fact) that, because, Genesis 22:18 אֲשֶׁר שָׁמַעְתָּ בְּקֹלִי ע׳ Genesis 26:5; 2 Samuel 12:6; so עֵקֶב כִּי 2 Samuel 12:10; Amos 4:12 כִּי זאת אעשׂה לך ע׳; עֵקֶב alone, Numbers 14:24, and (followed by imperfect) Deuteronomy 7:12 תשׁמעון ע׳ in consequence of your hearkening, etc., Deuteronomy 8:20.
2. consequence = gain, reward, Psalm 19:12 בְּשָׁמְרָם עֵקֶב רָב, Proverbs 22:4 עשֶׁר וגו׳ עֵקֶב עֲנָוָה (וְ)יִרְאַת י׳.
3. end (of time), adverb accusative, Psalm 119:33 וְאֶצֳּרֶנָּה ע׳ to the end, Psalm 119:112 לְעוֺלָם ע׳ (compare Ecclus 16:3; Targum עִקְבָּא (rare)).
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Genesis

22:18; 26:5

Numbers

14:24

Deuteronomy

7:12; 8:20

2 Samuel

12:6; 12:10

Psalms

19:12; 40:16; 70:4; 119:33; 119:112

Proverbs

22:4

Isaiah

5:23

Amos

4:12

H6118

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H6118 matches the Hebrew עֵקֶב (ʿēqeḇ),
which occurs 15 times in 15 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 22:18 - And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because H6118 thou hast obeyed my voice.
Unchecked Copy BoxGen 26:5 - Because H6118 that Abraham obeyed my voice, and kept my charge, my commandments, my statutes, and my laws.
Unchecked Copy BoxNum 14:24 - But my servant Caleb, because H6118 he had another spirit with him, and hath followed me fully, him will I bring into the land whereinto he went; and his seed shall possess it.
Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 7:12 - Wherefore it shall come to pass, if H6118 ye hearken to these judgments, and keep, and do them, that the LORD thy God shall keep unto thee the covenant and the mercy which he sware unto thy fathers:
Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 8:20 - As the nations which the LORD destroyeth before your face, so shall ye perish; because H6118 ye would not be obedient unto the voice of the LORD your God.
Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 12:6 - And he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because H6118 he did this thing, and because he had no pity.
Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 12:10 - Now therefore the sword shall never depart from thine house; because H6118 thou hast despised me, and hast taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be thy wife.
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 19:11 - Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward. H6118
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 40:15 - Let them be desolate for a reward H6118 of their shame that say unto me, Aha, aha.
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 70:3 - Let them be turned back for a reward H6118 of their shame that say, Aha, aha.
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:33 - HE. Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end. H6118
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:112 - I have inclined mine heart to perform thy statutes alway, even unto the end. H6118
Unchecked Copy BoxPro 22:4 - By H6118 humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.
Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 5:23 - Which justify the wicked for H6118 reward, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him!
Unchecked Copy BoxAmo 4:12 - Therefore thus will I do unto thee, O Israel: and because H6118 I will do this unto thee, prepare to meet thy God, O Israel.
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