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H6118
עֵקֶב
ekev
Pronunciation: ay'-keb
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
KJV Renderings
[idiom] because, by, end, for, if, reward.
Word Analysis
Root: עקב
Conjunction
EN: because that
ES: por cuanto
Etymology: from H6117 (עָקַב) in the sense of H6119 (עָקֵב);
Appears in 1 verse (Hebroni)