עֵקֶב (ʻêqeb) — Because
Hebrew word study: עֵקֶב (ʻêqeb), Strong's H6118. a heel, i.e. (figuratively) the last of anything (used adverbially, for ever); also result, i.e. compensation; and so (adverb with prepositi
Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.
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
KJV translation words: [idiom] because, by, end, for, if, reward.
Strong's H6118 is tagged on 15 words in 15 verses across 8 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Genesis 22:18 and last appears in Amos 4:12.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 15)
- Genesis 22:18 — עֵקֶב — consequence
- Genesis 26:5 — עֵקֶב — consequence
- Numbers 14:24 — עֵקֶב — consequence
- Deuteronomy 7:12 — עֵקֶב — consequence
- Deuteronomy 8:20 — עֵקֶב — consequence
- 2 Samuel 12:6 — עֵקֶב — consequence
- 2 Samuel 12:10 — עֵקֶב — consequence
- Psalms 19:11 — עֵקֶב — consequence
- Psalms 40:15 — עֵקֶב — the consequence of
- Psalms 70:3 — עֵקֶב — the consequence of
- Psalms 119:33 — עֵקֶב — end
- Psalms 119:112 — עֵקֶב — end
- Proverbs 22:4 — עֵקֶב — the consequence of
- Isaiah 5:23 — עֵקֶב — the consequence of
- Amos 4:12 — עֵקֶב — consequence
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: H6117 עָקַב (ʻâqab), H6119 עָקֵב (ʻâqêb).
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What does ʻêqeb (H6118) mean?
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.
How is H6118 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates H6118 as: [idiom] because, by, end, for, if, reward..
How often does עֵקֶב (ʻêqeb) appear?
Strong's H6118 is tagged on 15 words in 15 verses across 8 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Genesis 22:18 and last appears in Amos 4:12.
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