עֵ֫קֶב

e.qevNoun (Masculine)H6118

consequence

From: from H6117 (עָקַב) in the sense of H6119 (עָקֵב);

Short Definition

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

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. consequence 1a) consequence 1b) consequence, gain, reward 1c) end adv 2) as a consequence, because, consequently conj 3) as a consequence of, that, because

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology H:N-M

DescriptionH:N-M

Occurrences

12 times

Appears 12 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

2 Samuel
2
Deuteronomy
2
Genesis
2
Psalms
2
Amos
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Samuel 12:6
  • Amos 4:12
  • Deuteronomy 8:20
  • Genesis 26:5
  • Numbers 14:24

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