6118 - eqeb

Strong's Concordance

Original word: עֵ֫קֶב
Transliteration: eqeb
Definition (short): because
Definition (full): a heel, the last of anything, result, compensation, on account of

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin: from an unused word
Definition: consequence, as a consequence of, because
NASB Translation: because (3), because* (7), end (2), reward (2).
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Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

From aqab in the sense of aqeb; 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 -- X because, by, end, for, if, reward.

see HEBREW aqab

see HEBREW aqeb

KJV: And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice.
NASB: "In your seed all the nations of the earth shall be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice."
KJV: Because that Abraham obeyed my voice, and kept my charge, my commandments, my statutes, and my laws.
NASB: because Abraham obeyed Me and kept My charge, My commandments, My statutes and My laws."
KJV: But my servant Caleb, because he had another spirit with him, and hath followed me fully, him will I bring into the land whereinto he went; and his seed shall possess it.
NASB: "But My servant Caleb, because he has had a different spirit and has followed Me fully, I will bring into the land which he entered, and his descendants shall take possession of it.
KJV: Wherefore it shall come to pass, if ye hearken to these judgments, and keep, and do them, that the LORD thy God shall keep unto thee the covenant and the mercy which he sware unto thy fathers:
NASB: "Then it shall come about, because you listen to these judgments and keep and do them, that the LORD your God will keep with you His covenant and His lovingkindness which He swore to your forefathers.
KJV: As the nations which the LORD destroyeth before your face, so shall ye perish; because ye would not be obedient unto the voice of the LORD your God.
NASB: "Like the nations that the LORD makes to perish before you, so you shall perish; because you would not listen to the voice of the LORD your God.