The meaning of “עֵקֶב”
Understanding ʻêqeb reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
[idiom] because, by, end, for, if, reward. - a heel, i.e. (figuratively) the last of anything (used adverbially, for eve...
עֵקֶב
[idiom] because, by, end, for, if, reward. - 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 n m 1) consequence 1a) consequence 1b) consequence, gain, reward 1c) end adv 2) as a consequence, because, consequently conj 3) as a consequence of, that, because
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 26:5 | “Because that Abraham obeyed my voice, and kept my charge, my commandments, my statutes, and my laws.” Word: עֵקֶב (ʻêqeb) | |
| Numbers 14:24 | “But my servant Caleb, because he had another spirit with him, and hath followed me fully, him will I bring into the land whereinto he went; and his seed shall possess it.” Word: עֵקֶב (ʻêqeb) | |
| Deuteronomy 8:20 | “As the nations which the Lord destroyeth before your face, so shall ye perish; because ye would not be obedient unto the voice of the Lord your God. ” Word: עֵקֶב (ʻêqeb) | |
| 2 Samuel 12:10 | “Now therefore the sword shall never depart from thine house; because thou hast despised me, and hast taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be thy wife.” Word: עֵקֶב (ʻêqeb) | |
| Psalms 70:3 | “Let them be turned back for a reward of their shame that say, Aha, aha.” Word: עֵקֶב (ʻêqeb) |
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