עֵ֣קֶב

𐤏𐤒𐤁

ʻêqeb

reward

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.'

H6118

Proverbs 22:4 · Word #1

Lexicon H6118

Lemmaעֵקֶב
Lemma (Paleo)𐤏𐤒𐤁
Transliterationʻêqeb
Strong'sH6118
Definitionʻêqeb 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 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

Common Translation

Phrasereward

SIBI-P1 Translation H6118-01

consequence

Morphological NotesNoun, common, masculine singular, absolute state.
Rendering RationaleThe 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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