Strong's Lexicon eqeb: Reward, consequence, result, because, heel Original Word: עֵקֶב Word Origin: Derived from the root עָקַב (aqab), meaning "to follow at the heel," "to supplant," or "to overreach." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4690 (σπέρμα, sperma): Often used in the context of "offspring" or "seed," which can relate to the idea of consequence or result. - G3408 (μισθός, misthos): Meaning "wages" or "reward," similar to the concept of recompense. Usage: The Hebrew word "eqeb" primarily denotes the idea of a consequence or result, often in the context of a reward or recompense for actions. It can also imply causation, as in "because" or "on account of." The term is used to express the outcome of a particular behavior or action, whether positive or negative. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of reward and consequence was deeply embedded in the covenantal relationship between God and His people. Obedience to God's commandments was expected to yield blessings, while disobedience would result in curses or negative consequences. The use of "eqeb" reflects this understanding of divine justice and moral order, where actions have direct repercussions. 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)). 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 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); — 
