עֵ֚קֶב
𐤏𐤒𐤁
ʻêqeb
because
ʻêqeb denotes 'heel' in a physical, anatomical sense, and more commonly by extension refers to the result or outcome that follows from an action, especially in the sense of consequence or reward. It frequently serves in adverbial constructions meaning 'as a result of,' 'because,' or 'in consequence.'
Amos 4:12 · Word #6
Lexicon H6118
| Lemma | עֵקֶב |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤒𐤁 |
| Transliteration | ʻêqeb |
| Strong's | H6118 |
| Definition | ʻêqeb denotes 'heel' in a physical, anatomical sense, and more commonly by extension refers to the result or outcome that follows from an action, especially in the sense of consequence or reward. It frequently serves in adverbial constructions meaning 'as a result of,' 'because,' or 'in consequence.' |
Morphology HNcmsa
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 | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | because |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6118-01
consequence
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, masculine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the concrete sense of "heel"—that which comes at the rear—and extends metaphorically to what follows after an action. "Consequence" preserves this idea of something coming at the heel of a prior act while fitting the masculine singular absolute form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
because
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'Because' is the best context-aware rendering for עֵקֶב in prophetic judgment contexts; 'consequence' is less natural here; SILEX definition allows 'because'. |