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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 Box Gen 22:18

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 22:18 - In your seed will all the nations of the eretz be blessed, because you have obeyed my voice."

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 26:5

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 26:5 - because Avraham obeyed my voice, and kept my charge, my mitzvot, my statutes, and my laws."

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 14:24

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 14:24 - but my servant Kalev, because he had another spirit with him, and has followed me fully, him will I bring into the land into which he went; and his seed shall possess it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 7:12

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 7:12 - It shall happen, because you listen to these ordinances, and keep and do them, that the LORD your God will keep with you the covenant and the lovingkindness which he swore to your fathers:

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 8:20

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 8:20 - As the nations that the LORD makes to perish before you, so shall you perish; because you wouldn't listen to the voice of the LORD your God.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 12:6

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 12:6 - He shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity!"

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 12:10

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 12:10 - Now therefore the sword will never depart from your house, because you have despised me, and have taken the wife of Uriyah the Hittite to be your wife.'

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 19:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 19:11 - Moreover by them is your servant warned. In keeping them there is great reward.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 40:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 40:15 - Let them be desolate by reason of their shame that tell me, "Aha! Aha!"

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 70:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 70:3 - Let them be turned because of their shame Who say, "Aha! Aha!"

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:33

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:33 - HEY Teach me, LORD, the way of your statutes. I will keep them to the end.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:112

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:112 - I have set my heart to perform your statutes forever, Even to the end.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 22:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 22:4 - The result of humility and the fear of the LORD Is wealth, honor, and life.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 5:23

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 5:23 - Who acquit the guilty for a bribe, But deny justice for the innocent!

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Unchecked Copy Box Amo 4:12

Unchecked Copy BoxAmo 4:12 - "Therefore thus will I do to you, Yisra'el; Because I will do this to you, Prepare to meet your God, Yisra'el.
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