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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 - and through your offspring[fn] all nations on earth will be blessed,[fn] because you have obeyed me.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 26:5

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 26:5 - because Abraham obeyed me and did everything I required of him, keeping my commands, my decrees and my instructions.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 14:24

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 14:24 - But because my servant Caleb has a different spirit and follows me wholeheartedly, I will bring him into the land he went to, and his descendants will inherit it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 7:12

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 7:12 - If you pay attention to these laws and are careful to follow them, then the LORD your God will keep his covenant of love with you, as he swore to your ancestors.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 8:20

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 8:20 - Like the nations the LORD destroyed before you, so you will be destroyed for not obeying the LORD your God.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 12:6

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 12:6 - He must pay for that lamb four times over, because he did such a thing and 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 despised me and took the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be your own.’

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 19:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 19:11 - By them your servant is warned; in keeping them there is great 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 appalled at their own shame.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 70:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 70:3 - May those who say to me, “Aha! Aha!” turn back because of their shame.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:33

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:33 - He Teach me, LORD, the way of your decrees, that I may follow it to the end.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:112

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:112 - My heart is set on keeping your decrees to the very end.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 22:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 22:4 - Humility is the fear of the LORD; its wages are riches and 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 to 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, and because I will do this to you, Israel, prepare to meet your God.”
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