Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H6120

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;