Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H6119

Strong's H6119 · Hebrew

עָקֵב

ʻâqêb · /aw-kabe'/

Number
H6119
Language
Hebrew
Original word
עָקֵב
Transliteration
ʻâqêb
Pronunciation
aw-kabe'
KJV occurrences
13 verses

Definition

a heel (as protuberant); hence, a track; figuratively, the rear (of an army)

KJV: heel, (horse-) hoof, last, lier in wait (by mistake for H6120 (עָקֵב)), (foot-) step.

Root / derivation: or (feminine) עִקְּבָה; from H6117 (עָקַב);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered עָקֵב across 13 verses.

heel4×
footsteps3×
heels2×
horsehoofs1×
last1×
steps1×
wait1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

13 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Genesis4 verses
Joshua1 verse
Judges1 verse
Job1 verse
Psalms4 verses
Song of Solomon1 verse
Jeremiah1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H6119 (ʻâqêb) mean?

a heel (as protuberant); hence, a track; figuratively, the rear (of an army)

How many times does H6119 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H6119 (עָקֵב) appears in 13 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “heel.”

How is ʻâqêb translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H6119 is rendered as “heel” (4×), “footsteps” (3×), “heels” (2×), “horsehoofs” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word עָקֵב come from?

or (feminine) עִקְּבָה; from H6117 (עָקַב);