Lexicon aqeb: Heel Original Word: עָקֵב Strong's Exhaustive Concordance heel, a lier in waitFrom aqab in its denominative sense; a lier in wait -- heel (by mistake for aqeb). see HEBREW aqab see HEBREW aqeb NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as aqeb Definition overreacher NASB Translation foes (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. עָקֵב verbal adjective overreacher, Psalm 49:6 עֲוֺן עֲקֵבַי יְסֻבֵּנִי i.e. of those who would take some insidious advantage of me. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root עָקַב (ʿāqab), which means "to follow at the heel," "to supplant," or "to overreach."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 1749: ἐνέδρα (enédra) • meaning "ambush" or "lying in wait." Usage: This term is used in the context of someone who is deceitful or treacherous, often lying in wait to take advantage of another. Context: The Hebrew word עָקֵב (ʿāqēb) appears in the Old Testament with the connotation of deceit or treachery. It is associated with the act of lying in wait, often with malicious intent. This term is rooted in the broader concept of supplanting or overtaking someone by deceitful means. The imagery evoked by עָקֵב is that of a person or entity that hides with the purpose of ambushing or ensnaring an unsuspecting victim. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of the wicked lying in wait to harm the righteous, as seen in various passages throughout the Scriptures. The term reflects the moral and ethical concerns of the biblical text, warning against deceit and treachery. Forms and Transliterations עֲקֵבַ֣י עקבי ‘ă·qê·ḇay ‘ăqêḇay akeVaiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 49:5 HEB: רָ֑ע עֲוֹ֖ן עֲקֵבַ֣י יְסוּבֵּֽנִי׃ NAS: When the iniquity of my foes surrounds KJV: [when] the iniquity of my heels shall compass INT: of adversity the iniquity of my foes surrounds 1 Occurrence |
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