Strong's H6119 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: עָקֵב (ʻâqêb)

Pronunciation: aw-kabe'

POS: aw-kabe' Morph: n-m

Exegesis: or (feminine) ; from ;

Definition: or (feminine) עִקְּבָה; from עָקַב; a heel (as protuberant); hence, a track; figuratively, the rear (of an army); heel, (horse-) hoof, last, lier in wait (by mistake for עָקֵב), (foot-) step.

KJV Usage: heel, (horse-) hoof, last, lier in wait (by mistake for ), (foot-) step.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) heel, rear, footprint, hinder part, hoof, rear of a troop, footstep
• 2. 1a) heel
• 3. 1b) mark of heel, footprint
• 4. 1c) hinder part, rear

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G2487
• GREEK G4228
• GREEK G4418

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