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Strong's H6120 עָקֵב (aqeb)

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

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number H6120
Language Hebrew
Linked Usages 1
Books 1

Strong's H6120 Quick Answer

Strong's H6120 עָקֵב (`aqeb) is a Hebrew Strong's word-study entry. `aqeb (aw-kabe') adj. 1. a lier in wait [from H6117 in its denominative sense] It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include heels. Indexed coverage on this page includes Old Testament.

Meaning
`aqeb (aw-kabe') adj. 1. a lier in wait [from H6117 in its denominative sense]
Usage
1 linked usage
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
Old Testament
Usage Words
heels

Meaning and Definition

`aqeb (aw-kabe') adj. 1. a lier in wait [from H6117 in its denominative sense] KJV: heel (by mistake for H6119). Root(s): H6117 See also: H6119

Original Word
עָקֵב
Transliteration
`aqeb
Derivation
Root: עקב First root strongs: 6117
Morphology
adjective

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's H6120. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

How Strong's H6120 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render `aqeb, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

heels Psalms 49:5

How Strong's H6120 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 1 linked usage.
  • The linked rows are Old Testament Hebrew usage, grouped by book for fast canonical scanning.

Strong's H6120 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 H6120 in the Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Old Testament.

Psalms 49:5 KJV

Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about?

Usage Excerpts

First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's H6120.

Psalms 49:5 Old Testament, KJV
Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about?

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's H6120, grouped by book.

Psalms 1 usage, Old Testament
Psalms 49:5

Strong's H6120 FAQ

What does aqeb (עָקֵב) mean?

Strong's H6120 is a Hebrew entry for H6120 עָקֵב (`aqeb). `aqeb (aw-kabe') adj. 1. a lier in wait [from H6117 in its denominative sense]

How many times is aqeb (עָקֵב) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's H6120 across 1 book.

Where can I study aqeb (עָקֵב) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's H6120 in context. The indexed coverage includes Old Testament.

What English words translate aqeb (עָקֵב)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as heels. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.