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Strong's H6118 עֵקֶב (eqeb)

`eqeb - meaning, definition, and linked Bible usage across the indexed canon, including Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where this Strong's number appears.

Strong's Number H6118
Language Hebrew
Linked Usages 15
Books 8

Strong's H6118 Quick Answer

Strong's H6118 עֵקֶב (`eqeb) is a Hebrew Strong's word-study entry. `eqeb (ay'-keb) adv. 1. a heel, i.e. (figuratively) the last of anything (used adverbially, for ever) 2. also result, i.e. compensation It has 15 linked Bible usages across 8 books. Visible English usage signals include lord, reward, aha, hast, and voice. Indexed coverage on this page includes Old Testament.

Meaning
`eqeb (ay'-keb) adv. 1. a heel, i.e. (figuratively) the last of anything (used adverbially, for ever) 2. also result, i.e. compensation
Usage
15 linked usages
Books
8 indexed books
Corpus
Old Testament
Usage Words
lord, reward, aha, hast, and voice

Meaning and Definition

`eqeb (ay'-keb) adv. 1. a heel, i.e. (figuratively) the last of anything (used adverbially, for ever) 2. also result, i.e. compensation 3. and so (adverb with preposition or relatively) on account of [from H6117 in the sense of H6119] KJV: X because, by, end, for, if, reward. Root(s): H6117, H6119

Original Word
עֵקֶב
Transliteration
`eqeb
Derivation
Root: עקב First root strongs: 6117 Second root strongs: 6119
Morphology
adverb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's H6118. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (Brown-Driver-Briggs based)

consequence

Usage: 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

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English Usage Signals

Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.

lord reward aha hast voice statutes keep god thee seed nations obeyed

How Strong's H6118 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Old Testament with 15 linked usages.
  • The linked rows are Old Testament Hebrew usage, grouped by book for fast canonical scanning.

Strong's H6118 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's H6118 in the Old Testament

15 indexed usages in Old Testament.

Genesis 22:18 KJV

And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice.

Genesis 26:5 KJV

Because that Abraham obeyed my voice, and kept my charge, my commandments, my statutes, and my laws.

Numbers 14:24 KJV

But my servant Caleb, because he had another spirit with him, and hath followed me fully, him will I bring into the land whereinto he went; and his seed shall possess it.

Usage Excerpts

First 15 linked usage excerpts for Strong's H6118.

Genesis 22:18 Old Testament, KJV
And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice.
Genesis 26:5 Old Testament, KJV
Because that Abraham obeyed my voice, and kept my charge, my commandments, my statutes, and my laws.
Numbers 14:24 Old Testament, KJV
But my servant Caleb, because he had another spirit with him, and hath followed me fully, him will I bring into the land whereinto he went; and his seed shall possess it.
Deuteronomy 7:12 Old Testament, KJV
Wherefore it shall come to pass, if ye hearken to these judgments, and keep, and do them, that the LORD thy God shall keep unto thee the covenant and the mercy which he sware unto thy fathers:
Deuteronomy 8:20 Old Testament, KJV
As the nations which the LORD destroyeth before your face, so shall ye perish; because ye would not be obedient unto the voice of the LORD your God.
2 Samuel 12:6 Old Testament, KJV
And he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.
2 Samuel 12:10 Old Testament, KJV
Now therefore the sword shall never depart from thine house; because thou hast despised me, and hast taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be thy wife.
Psalms 19:11 Old Testament, KJV
Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.
Psalms 40:15 Old Testament, KJV
Let them be desolate for a reward of their shame that say unto me, Aha, aha.
Psalms 70:3 Old Testament, KJV
Let them be turned back for a reward of their shame that say, Aha, aha.
Psalms 119:33 Old Testament, KJV
Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end.
Psalms 119:112 Old Testament, KJV
I have inclined mine heart to perform thy statutes alway, even unto the end.
Proverbs 22:4 Old Testament, KJV
By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.
Isaiah 5:23 Old Testament, KJV
Which justify the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him!
Amos 4:12 Old Testament, KJV
Therefore thus will I do unto thee, O Israel: and because I will do this unto thee, prepare to meet thy God, O Israel.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's H6118, grouped by book.

Genesis 2 usages, Old Testament
Numbers 1 usage, Old Testament
Deuteronomy 2 usages, Old Testament
2 Samuel 2 usages, Old Testament
Psalms 5 usages, Old Testament
Proverbs 1 usage, Old Testament
Isaiah 1 usage, Old Testament
Amos 1 usage, Old Testament

Strong's H6118 FAQ

What does eqeb (עֵקֶב) mean?

Strong's H6118 is a Hebrew entry for H6118 עֵקֶב (`eqeb). `eqeb (ay'-keb) adv. 1. a heel, i.e. (figuratively) the last of anything (used adverbially, for ever) 2. also result, i.e. compensation

How many times is eqeb (עֵקֶב) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 15 linked usages for Strong's H6118 across 8 books.

Where can I study eqeb (עֵקֶב) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's H6118 in context. The indexed coverage includes Old Testament.

What English words translate eqeb (עֵקֶב)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as lord, reward, aha, hast, voice, and statutes. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.