עֵ֫קֶב
e.qev
“consequence”
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
from H6117 (עָקַב) in the sense of H6119 (עָקֵב);
- consequence 1a) consequence 1b) consequence, gain, reward 1c) end adv 2) as a consequence, because, consequently conj 3) as a consequence of, that, because
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Noun (Masculine)
H:N-M
H:N-M
Occurrences
עֵ֫קֶב appears 12 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
Because he has done this thing and has shown no pity, he must pay for the lamb four times over.”
“Therefore, that is what I will doto you, O Israel,and since I will do this to you,prepare to meet your God, O Israel!
Like the nations that the LORD has destroyed before you, so you will perish if you do not obey the LORD your God.
because Abraham listened to My voice and kept My charge, My commandments, My statutes, and My laws.”
But because My servant Caleb has a different spirit and has followed Me wholeheartedly, I will bring him into the land he has entered, and his descendants will inherit it.
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