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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 all the nations of the earth will be blessed[fn] by your offspring because you have obeyed my command.”

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 26:5 -

“because Abraham listened to me and kept my mandate, my commands, my statutes, and my instructions.”

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 14:24 -

“But since my servant Caleb has a different spirit and has remained loyal to me, I will bring him into the land where he has gone, and his descendants will inherit it.

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 7:12 -

“If you listen to and are careful to keep these ordinances, the LORD your God will keep his covenant loyalty with you, as he swore to your ancestors.

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 8:20 -

“Like the nations the LORD is about to destroy before you, you will perish if you do not obey the LORD your God.

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 12:6 -

“Because he has done this thing and shown no pity, he must pay four lambs for that lamb.”

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 12:10 -

“Now therefore, the sword will never leave your house because you despised me and took the wife of Uriah the Hethite to be your own wife.’

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 19:11 -

In addition, your servant is warned by them,

and in keeping them there is an abundant reward.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 40:15 -

Let those who say to me, “Aha, aha! ”

be appalled because of their shame.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 70:3 -

Let those who say, “Aha, aha! ”

retreat because of their shame.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:33 -

Teach me, LORD, the meaning[fn] of your statutes,

and I will always keep them.[fn]

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:112 -

I am resolved to obey your statutes

to the very end.[fn]

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 22:4 -

Humility, the fear of the LORD,

results in wealth, honor, and life.

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 5:23 -

who acquit the guilty for a bribe

and deprive the innocent of justice.

Unchecked Copy BoxAmo 4:12 -

Therefore, Israel, that is what I will do to you,

and since I will do that to you,

Israel, prepare to meet your God!

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