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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 - Because you have obeyed me, all the nations of the earth will pronounce blessings on one another using the name of your descendants.'"

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 26:5

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 26:5 - All this will come to pass because Abraham obeyed me and kept my charge, my commandments, my statutes, and my laws."

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 14:24

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 14:24 - Only my servant Caleb, because he had a different spirit and has followed me fully - I will bring him into the land where he had gone, and his descendants will possess it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 7:12

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 7:12 - If you obey these ordinances and are careful to do them, the LORD your God will faithfully keep covenant with you as he promised your ancestors.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 8:20

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 8:20 - Just like the nations the LORD is about to destroy from your sight, so he will do to you because you would not obey him.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 12:6

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 12:6 - Because he committed this cold-hearted crime, he must pay for the lamb four times over!"

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 12:10

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 12:10 - So now the sword will never depart from your house. For you have despised me by taking the wife of Uriah the Hittite as your own!'

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 19:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 19:11 - Yes, your servant finds moral guidance there; those who obey them receive a rich reward.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 40:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 40:15 - May those who say to me, "Aha! Aha!" be humiliated and disgraced!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 70:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 70:3 - May those who say, "Aha! Aha!" be driven back and disgraced!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:33

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:33 - ה  (He) Teach me, O LORD, the lifestyle prescribed by your statutes, so that I might observe it continually.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:112

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:112 - I am determined to obey your statutes at all times, to the very end.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 22:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 22:4 - The reward for humility and fearing the LORD is riches and honor and life.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 5:23

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 5:23 - They pronounce the guilty innocent for a payoff, they ignore the just cause of the innocent.

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Unchecked Copy Box Amo 4:12

Unchecked Copy BoxAmo 4:12 - "Therefore this is what I will do to you, Israel. Because I will do this to you, prepare to meet your God, Israel!
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