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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)
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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 [fn] in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed, because thou hast hearkened to my voice.

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 26:5

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 26:5 - Because Abraam thy father hearkened to my voice, and kept my injunctions, and my commandments, and my ordinances, and my statutes.

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Unchecked Copy BoxNum 14:24

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 14:24 - But my servant Chaleb, because there was another spirit in him, and he followed me, I will bring him into the land into which he entered, and his seed shall inherit it.

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Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 7:12

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 7:12 - And it shall come to pass when ye shall have heard these ordinances, and shall have kept and done them, that the Lord thy God shall keep for thee the covenant and the mercy, which he sware to your fathers.

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Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 8:20

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 8:20 - As also the other nations which the Lord God destroys before your face, so shall ye perish, because ye hearkened not to the voice of the Lord your God.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 12:6

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 12:6 - And he shall restore the lamb seven-fold, because he has not spared.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 12:10

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 12:10 - Now therefore the sword shall not depart from thy house for ever, because thou hast set me at nought, and thou hast taken the wife of Urias the Chettite, to be thy wife.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 19:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 19:11 - (LXX 18:12) For thy servant keeps to them: in the keeping of them there is great reward.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 40:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 40:15 - (LXX 39:16) Let those that say to me, Aha, aha, quickly receive shame for their reward.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 70:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 70:3 - (LXX 69:4) Let them that say to me, Aha, aha, be turned back and put to shame immediately.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:33

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:33 - (LXX 118:33) [fn]Teach me, O Lord, the way of thine ordinances, and I will seek it out continually.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:112

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:112 - (LXX 118:112) I have inclined my heart to perform thine ordinances for ever, [fn]in return for thy mercies.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 22:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 22:4 - The fear of the Lord is the offspring of wisdom, and wealth, and glory, and life.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 5:23

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 5:23 - who justify the ungodly for rewards, and take away the righteousness of the righteous.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAmo 4:12

Unchecked Copy BoxAmo 4:12 - Therefore thus will I do to thee, O Israel: nay because I will do thus to thee, prepare to call on thy God, O Israel.
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