עֵקֶב
Strong's H6118
ʻêqeb
/ay'-keb/
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
Quick Facts
- Strong's Number
- H6118
- Hebrew
- עֵקֶב
- Transliteration
- ʻêqeb
- Pronunciation
- /ay'-keb/
- KJV Translations
- 6 distinct renderings
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
Definition & Etymology
Full Definition
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
Derivation
from H6117 (עָקַב) in the sense of H6119 (עָקֵב);H6117 (ʻâqab)H6119 (ʻâqêb)
KJV Translation Breakdown
This Hebrew word is translated as the following in the King James Version:
becausebyendforifreward
Related Hebrew Words
Words sharing the same root or referenced in the derivation of ʻêqeb:
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