Strong's H6119 · Hebrew
עָקֵב
ʻâqêb · /aw-kabe'/
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.
Every occurrence (KJV)
13 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Genesis4 verses
And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.
Genesis 25:26And after that came his brother out, and his hand took hold on Esau's heel; and his name was called Jacob: and Isaac was threescore years old when she bare them.
Genesis 49:17Dan shall be a serpent by the way, an adder in the path, that biteth the horse heels, so that his rider shall fall backward. an adder: Heb. an arrow-snake
Genesis 49:19Gad, a troop shall overcome him: but he shall overcome at the last.
Psalms4 verses
Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me. mine: Heb. the man of my peace lifted: Heb. magnified
Psalms 56:6They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps, when they wait for my soul.
Psalms 77:19Thy way is in the sea, and thy path in the great waters, and thy footsteps are not known.
Psalms 89:51Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O LORD; wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed.
Song of Solomon1 verse
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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);