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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 - und durch deinen Samen sollen alle Völker auf Erden gesegnet werden, darum daß du meiner Stimme gehorcht hast.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 26:5

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 26:5 - darum daß Abraham meiner Stimme gehorsam gewesen ist und hat gehalten meine Rechte, meine Gebote, meine Weise und mein Gesetz.

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Unchecked Copy BoxNum 14:24 - Aber meinen Knecht Kaleb, darum daß ein anderer Geist mit ihm ist und er mir treulich nachgefolgt ist, den will ich in das Land bringen, darein er gekommen ist, und sein Same soll es einnehmen,

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 7:12

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 7:12 - Und wenn ihr diese Rede hört und haltet sie und darnach tut, so wird der HERR, dein Gott, auch halten den Bund und die Barmherzigkeit, die er deinen Väter geschworen hat,

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 8:20

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 8:20 - eben wie die Heiden, die der HERR umbringt vor eurem Angesicht, so werdet ihr auch umkommen, darum daß ihr nicht gehorsam seid der Stimme des HERRN, eures Gottes.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 12:6

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 12:6 - Dazu soll er vierfältig bezahlen, darum daß er solches getan hat und nicht geschont hat.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 12:10

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 12:10 - Nun so soll von deinem Hause das Schwert nicht lassen ewiglich, darum daß du mich verachtet hast und das Weib Urias, des Hethiters, genommen hast, daß sie dein Weib sei.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 19:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 19:11 - Auch wird dein Knecht durch sie erinnert; und wer sie hält, der hat großen Lohn.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 40:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 40:15 - Sie müssen in ihrer Schande erschrecken, die über mich schreien: "Da, da!"

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 70:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 70:3 - daß sie müssen wiederum zu Schanden werden, die da über mich schreien: "Da, da!"

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:33

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:33 - (HE.) Zeige mir, HERR, den Weg deiner Rechte, daß ich sie bewahre bis ans Ende.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:112

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:112 - Ich neige mein Herz, zu tun nach deinen Rechten immer und ewiglich.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 22:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 22:4 - Wo man leidet in des HERRN Furcht, da ist Reichtum, Ehre und Leben.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 5:23

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 5:23 - die den Gottlosen gerechtsprechen um Geschenke willen und das Recht der Gerechten von ihnen wenden!

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Unchecked Copy Box Amo 4:12

Unchecked Copy BoxAmo 4:12 - Darum will ich dir weiter also tun, Israel. Weil ich denn dir also tun will, so schicke dich, Israel, und begegne deinem Gott.
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