Strong's H6118 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: עֵקֶב (ʻêqeb)

Pronunciation: ay'-keb

POS: ay'-keb Morph: n-m

Exegesis: from in the sense of ;

Definition: from עָקַב in the sense of עָקֵב; 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; [idiom] because, by, end, for, if, reward.

KJV Usage: [idiom] because, by, end, for, if, reward.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. n m
• 2. 1) consequence
• 3. 1a) consequence
• 4. 1b) consequence, gain, reward
• 5. 1c) end
• 6. adv
• 7. 2) as a consequence, because, consequently
• 8. conj
• 9. 3) as a consequence of, that, because

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G469
• GREEK G4133

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