Lexicon eqeb: Reward, consequence, result, because, heel Original Word: עֵקֶב Strong's Exhaustive Concordance because, by, end, for, if, reward From aqab in the sense of aqeb; 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 -- X because, by, end, for, if, reward. see HEBREW aqab see HEBREW aqeb NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition consequence, as a consequence of, because NASB Translation because (3), because* (7), end (2), reward (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs עֵ֫קֶב noun [masculine] consequence, usually as adverb accusative as a consequence of, because (that) also reward, end (see below עָקַב; and cf, 1 Isaiah 5:23 מַצְדִּיקֵי רָשָׁע עֵקֶב שֹׁחַד (adverb accusative) in consequence of a bribe. Psalm 40:16 (= Psalm 70:4) על עֵקֶב בָּשְׁתָּם (pleon.) according to the consequence of their shame, i.e. in consequence of the disgrace falling upon them. Hence as conjunction עֵקֶב אֲשֶׁר as a consequence of (the fact) that, because, Genesis 22:18 אֲשֶׁר שָׁמַעְתָּ ׳בְּקֹלִי ע Genesis 26:5; 2 Samuel 12:6; so עֵקֶב כִּי 2 Samuel 12:10; Amos 4:12 כִּי זאת אעשׂה לך ׳ע; עֵקֶב alone, Numbers 14:24, and (followed by imperfect) Deuteronomy 7:12 תשׁמעון ׳ע in consequence of your hearkening, etc., Deuteronomy 8:20. 2 consequence = gain, reward, Psalm 19:12 בְּשָׁמְרָם עֵקֶב רָב, Proverbs 22:4 ׳עשֶׁר וגו ׳עֵקֶב עֲנָוָה (וְ)יִרְאַת י. 3 end (of time), adverb accusative, Psalm 119:33 ׳וְאֶצֳּרֶנָּה ע to the end, Psalm 119:112 לְעוֺלָם ׳ע (compare Ecclus 16:3; ᵑ7 עִקְבָּא (rare)). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root עָקֵב (ʿāqab), which means "to follow at the heel," "to supplant," or "to overreach."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G469 (ἀντί): This Greek word means "instead of" or "in place of," often used to denote substitution or exchange, which can relate to the idea of compensation or consequence. Usage: The word is used in various contexts within the Hebrew Bible, often to express the idea of a consequence or result of an action. It can also denote a reward or compensation for deeds. Context: • Literal Usage: In its literal sense, עֵקֶב (ʿēqeb) refers to the heel of a foot, as seen in Genesis 3:15, where it is part of the curse pronounced upon the serpent: "And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed; He will crush your head, and you will strike his heel." Forms and Transliterations עֵ֕קֶב עֵ֗קֶב עֵ֚קֶב עֵ֣קֶב עֵֽקֶב׃ עקב עקב׃ ‘ê·qeḇ ‘êqeḇ EkevLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 22:18 HEB: גּוֹיֵ֣י הָאָ֑רֶץ עֵ֕קֶב אֲשֶׁ֥ר שָׁמַ֖עְתָּ NAS: shall be blessed, because you have obeyed INT: the nations of the earth because you have obeyed Genesis 26:5 Numbers 14:24 Deuteronomy 7:12 Deuteronomy 8:20 2 Samuel 12:6 2 Samuel 12:10 Psalm 19:11 Psalm 40:15 Psalm 70:3 Psalm 119:33 Psalm 119:112 Proverbs 22:4 Isaiah 5:23 Amos 4:12 15 Occurrences |
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heel figurative consequence, result); — 
