Hebrew word study
עֵקֶב H6118
- Transliteration
- ʻêqeb
- Pronunciation
- ay'-keb
- KJV glosses
- [idiom] because, by, end, for, if, reward.
Lexical summary
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
Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance
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
A word’s possible definitions do not determine its meaning in every passage. Meaning is established by grammar, syntax, literary context, and usage.
Source: Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Lexicon. Data source information