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Lexicon :: Strong's H6118 - ʿēqeḇ

Aa
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)
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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.

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 22:18

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 22:18 - And your seed will be a blessing to all the nations of the earth, because you have done what I gave you orders to do.

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 26:5

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 26:5 - Because Abraham gave ear to my voice and kept my words, my rules, my orders, and my laws.

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Unchecked Copy BoxNum 14:24

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 14:24 - But my servant Caleb, because he had a different spirit in him, and has been true to me with all his heart, him I will take into that land into which he went, and his seed will have it for their heritage.

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Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 7:12

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 7:12 - And it will be, that if you give attention to these decisions and keep and do them, then the Lord will keep his agreement with you and his mercy, as he said in his oath to your fathers.

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Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 8:20

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 8:20 - Like the nations which the Lord is cutting off before you, so you will be cut off; because you would not give ear to the voice of the Lord your God.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 12:6

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 12:6 - And he will have to give back four times the value of the lamb, because he has done this and because he had no pity.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 12:10

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 12:10 - So now the sword will never be turned away from your family; because you have had no respect for me, and have taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be your wife.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 19:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 19:11 - By them is your servant made conscious of danger, and in keeping them there is great reward.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 40:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 40:15 - Let those who say to me, Aha, aha! be surprised because of their shame.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 70:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 70:3 - Let those who say Aha, aha! be turned back as a reward of their shame.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:33

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:33 - <HE> O Lord, let me see the way of your rules, and I will keep it to the end.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:112

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:112 - My heart is ever ready to keep your rules, even to the end.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 22:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 22:4 - The reward of a gentle spirit and the fear of the Lord is wealth and honour and life.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 5:23

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 5:23 - Who for a reward give support to the cause of the sinner, and who take away the righteousness of the upright from him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAmo 4:12

Unchecked Copy BoxAmo 4:12 - So this is what I will do to you, O Israel: and because I will do this to you, be ready for a meeting with your God, O Israel.
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