עֵ֣קֶב
𐤏𐤒𐤁
eqev
reward
from עָקַב in the sense of עָקֵב; 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; [idiom] because, by, end, for, if, reward.
H6118
Proverbs 22:4 · Word #1
Lexicon H6118
| Lemma | עֵקֶב |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤒𐤁 |
| Transliteration | ʻêqeb |
| Strong's | H6118 |
| In-context | reward |
Morphology HNcmsc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
SIBI-P1 H6118-01
heel-consequence
| Root | עקב (ʿ-q-b) |
| Core Meanings | heel, following at the heel, consequence, result, supplanting |
| Semantic Range | heel (literal), end, outcome, consequence, reward, compensation, as a causal marker (because, on account of). |
| Conceptual Significance | By linking cause and effect to the image of the heel—the part that follows—עֵקֶב expresses a biblical worldview in which actions bring fitting outcomes. Obedience brings a "heel-consequence" of blessing, while wrongdoing brings an adverse result, reinforcing covenantal cause-and-effect theology. |
| Morphological Notes | Common masculine singular noun (absolute and construct forms attested); sometimes appears with conjunction. Used both substantivally ("result, reward") and adverbially in causal expressions. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun עֵקֶב is a masculine singular form derived from the root meaning "heel" and "to follow at the heel." Rendering it as "heel-consequence" preserves the concrete image of something that comes at the heel (the end or result) and reflects its masculine singular noun form found in both absolute and construct states. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root עקב (heel, following at the heel, consequence, result, supplanting)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H6119-01 |
aqev | heel |
H6119-02 |
aqevay | my heels |
H6117-01 |
aqov | heel-grasping |
H6126-01 |
aquv | Heel-Grabber (masculine proper name) |
H3290-01 |
beyaaqov | in Yaʿaqov (Heel-Holder) |
H3290-02 |
leyaaqov | to Heel-Holder (Jacob) |
H3290-03 |
miyaaqov | from Heel-Holder (Jacob) |
H3290-04 |
uleyaaqov | and to Yaʿaqov (Heel-Holder) |
H6126-02 |
veaquv | and Heel-Holder |
H3290-05 |
veyaaqov | and Heel-Holder |
H3290-06 |
yaaqov | Heel-Catcher (Jacob) |
Word Usage (15 occurrences of H6118)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis 22:18 | עֵ֕קֶב | eqev | because |
| Genesis 26:5 | עֵ֕קֶב | eqev | because |
| Numbers 14:24 | עֵ֣קֶב | eqev | because |