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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 blessed themselves in thy seed have all nations of the earth, because that thou hast hearkened to My voice.'

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 26:5

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 26:5 - because that Abraham hath hearkened to My voice, and keepeth My charge, My commands, My statutes, and My laws.'

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 14:24

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 14:24 - and My servant Caleb, because there hath been another spirit with him, and he is fully after Me -- I have brought him in unto the land whither he hath entered, and his seed doth possess it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 7:12

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 7:12 - 'And it hath been, because ye hear these judgments, and have kept, and done them, that Jehovah thy God hath kept to thee the covenant and the kindness which He hath sworn to thy fathers,

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 8:20

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 8:20 - as the nations whom Jehovah is destroying from your presence, so ye perish; because ye hearken not to the voice of Jehovah your God.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 12:6

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 12:6 - and the ewe-lamb he doth repay fourfold, because that he hath done this thing, and because that he had no pity.'

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 12:10

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 12:10 - 'And now, the sword doth not turn aside from thy house unto the age, because thou hast despised Me, and dost take the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be to thee for a wife;

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 19:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 19:11 - Also -- Thy servant is warned by them, 'In keeping them is a great reward.'

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 40:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 40:15 - They are desolate because of their shame, Who are saying to me, 'Aha, aha.'

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 70:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 70:3 - Let them turn back because of their shame, Who are saying, 'Aha, aha.'

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:33

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:33 - He. Show me, O Jehovah, the way of Thy statutes, And I keep it -- to the end.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:112

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:112 - I have inclined my heart To do Thy statutes, to the age -- to the end!

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 22:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 22:4 - The end of humility is the fear of Jehovah, Riches, and honour, and life.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 5:23

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 5:23 - Declaring righteous the wicked for a bribe, And the righteousness of the righteous They turn aside from him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Amo 4:12

Unchecked Copy BoxAmo 4:12 - Therefore, thus I do to thee, O Israel, at last, Because this I do to thee, Prepare to meet thy God, O Israel.
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