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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 - وَبِذُرِّيَّتِكَ تَتَبَارَكُ جَمِيعُ أُمَمِ الأَرْضِ، لأَنَّكَ أَطَعْتَنِي».

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 26:5

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 26:5 - لأَنَّ إِبْرَاهِيمَ أَطَاعَ قَوْلِي، وَحَفِظَ أَوَامِرِي وَوَصَايَايَ وَفَرَائِضِي وَشَرَائِعِي».

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 14:24

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 14:24 - وَلَكِنْ لأَنَّ فِي عَبْدِي كَالَبَ رُوحاً مُخْتَلِفَةً، وَقَدْ تَبِعَنِي بِكُلِّ قَلْبِهِ، فَسَأُدْخِلُهُ إِلَى الأَرْضِ الَّتِي ذَهَبَ إِلَيْهَا، وَسَيَرِثُهَا نَسْلُهُ مِنْ بَعْدِهِ.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 7:12

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 8:20

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 8:20 - كَالأُمَمِ الَّتِي يُبِيدُهَا الرَّبُّ مِنْ أَمَامِكُمْ هَكَذَا أَنْتُمْ أَيْضاً تَبِيدُونَ، لأَنَّكُمْ لَمْ تُطِيعُوا أَمْرَ الرَّبِّ إِلَهِكُمْ.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 12:6

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 12:6 - وَعَلَيْهِ أَنْ يَرُدَّ لِلرَّجُلِ الْفَقِيرِ أَرْبَعَةَ أَضْعَافٍ لأَنَّهُ ارْتَكَبَ هَذَا الذَّنْبَ وَلَمْ يُشْفِقْ».

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 12:10

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 12:10 - لِذَلِكَ لَنْ يُفَارِقَ السَّيْفُ بَيْتَكَ إِلَى الأَبَدِ، لأَنَّكَ احْتَقَرْتَنِي واغْتَصَبْتَ امْرَأَةَ أُورِيَّا الْحِثِّيِّ».

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 19:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 19:11 - عَبْدُكَ يَهْتَدِي بِها، وَفِي صَوْنِهَا ثَوَابٌ عَظِيمٌ.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 40:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 40:15 - لِيَذْهَلْ خِزْياً السَّاخِرُونَ مِنِّي.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 70:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 70:3 - لِيَرْجِعِ السَّاخِرُونَ مِنِّي مُكَلَّلِينَ بِالْعَارِ.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:33

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:33 - يَا رَبُّ، عَلِّمْنِي طَرِيقَ فَرَائِضِكَ فَأُرَاعِيَهَا إِلَى النِّهَايَةِ.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:112

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:112 - لَقَدْ عَزَمْتُ أَنْ أُتَمِّمَ فَرَائِضَكَ إِلَى أَنْ أَمُوتَ.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 22:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 22:4 - ثَوَابُ التَّوَاضُعِ وَتَقْوَى الرَّبِّ هُوَ الْغِنَى وَالْكَرَامَةُ وَالْحَيَاةُ.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 5:23

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 5:23 - الَّذِينَ يُبَرِّئُونَ الْمُذْنِبَ بِفَضْلِ الرِّشْوَةِ، وَيُنْكِرُونَ عَلَى الْبَرِيءِ حَقَّهُ.

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Unchecked Copy Box Amo 4:12

Unchecked Copy BoxAmo 4:12 - لِذَلِكَ، هَذَا مَا أُجْرِيهِ عَلَيْكَ يَا إِسْرَائِيلُ. فَمِنْ أَجْلِ مَا أَصْنَعُهُ بِكَ تَأَهَّبْ لِلِقَاءِ إِلَهِكَ.
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