Strong's Lexicon
eqeb: Reward, consequence, result, because, heel
Original Word:עֵקֶב
Part of Speech:noun masculine; adverb accusative; conjunction
Transliteration:`eqeb
Pronunciation:ay'-keb
Phonetic Spelling:(ay'-keb)
Definition:Reward, consequence, result, because, heel
Meaning:a heel, the last of anything, result, compensation, on account of
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
Definitionconsequence, as a consequence of, because
NASB Translationbecause (3), because* (7), end (2), reward (2).
Brown-Driver-Briggs
, usually as
(that) also (see below ; and cf,
heel figurative consequence, result); —
Isaiah 5:23 (adverb accusative)in consequence of a bribe.Psalm 40:16 (=Psalm 70:4) (pleon.)according to the consequence of their shame, i.e.in consequence of the disgrace falling upon them. Hence as
as a consequence of (the fact)that, because,Genesis 22:18Genesis 26:5;2 Samuel 12:6; so2 Samuel 12:10;Amos 4:12 ; alone,Numbers 14:24, and (followed by imperfect)Deuteronomy 7:12in consequence of your hearkening, etc.,Deuteronomy 8:20.
consequence =gain, reward,Psalm 19:12 ,Proverbs 22:4 .
end (of time), adverb accusative,Psalm 119:33to the end,Psalm 119:112 (compare Ecclus 16:3; (rare)).
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
because, by, end, for, if, reward
Fromaqab in the sense ofaqeb; 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 HEBREWaqab
see HEBREWaqeb
Forms and Transliterations
עֵ֕קֶב עֵ֗קֶב עֵ֚קֶב עֵ֣קֶב עֵֽקֶב׃ עקב עקב׃ ‘ê·qeḇ ‘êqeḇ Ekev
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