Strong's H6120 · Hebrew
עָקֵב
ʻâqêb · /aw-kabe'/
Number
H6120
Language
Hebrew
Original word
עָקֵב
Transliteration
ʻâqêb
Pronunciation
aw-kabe'
KJV occurrences
1 verse
Definition
a lier in wait
KJV: heel (by mistake for H6119 (עָקֵב)).
Root / derivation: from H6117 (עָקַב) in its denominative sense;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered עָקֵב across 1 verse.
heels1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
1 verse use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H6120 (ʻâqêb) mean?
a lier in wait
How many times does H6120 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H6120 (עָקֵב) appears in 1 verse of the King James Version, most often translated “heels.”
How is ʻâqêb translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H6120 is rendered as “heels” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word עָקֵב come from?
from H6117 (עָקַב) in its denominative sense;