עֲקֵבַ֣/י
𐤏𐤒𐤁/𐤉
ʻâqêb
my heels
Heel—the rounded back part of the human foot or the corresponding part in animals; by extension, a footprint or step; figuratively, trailing edge, rear, or figurative 'hindmost' position; also used in idiomatic expressions related to following, succession, or entrapment.
Psalms 56:7 · Word #5
Lexicon H6119
| Lemma | עָקֵב |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤒𐤁 |
| Transliteration | ʻâqêb |
| Strong's | H6119 |
| Definition | Heel—the rounded back part of the human foot or the corresponding part in animals; by extension, a footprint or step; figuratively, trailing edge, rear, or figurative 'hindmost' position; also used in idiomatic expressions related to following, succession, or entrapment. |
Morphology HNcmpc/Sp1cs
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | my heels |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6119-02
my heels
| Morphological Notes | Masculine common noun, plural construct + 1st person common singular suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun עָקֵב means "heel," derived from the root meaning to follow at the heel or supplant. The masculine plural construct form with a 1st person singular suffix yields "my heels," preserving both plurality and possession. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
my heels
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 aligns with the literal sense and the SILEX definition in context; no adjustment needed. |