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עָקֵב H6120
H6120 is the Hebrew word עָקֵב, transliterated ʻâqêb and said aw-kabe'. The King James Version most often renders it heels.
What it means
a lier in wait.
Where it comes from
from H6117 (עָקַב) in its denominative sense.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: heel (by mistake for H6119 (עָקֵב)).
Verses using עָקֵב
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Psalm 49:5 · KJV
Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about?
Common questions
What does Strong's H6120 mean?
H6120 is the Hebrew word עָקֵב (ʻâqêb), meaning a lier in wait.
How is H6120 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it heels (1 time).
How many times does H6120 appear in the Bible?
עָקֵב (ʻâqêb) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H6120 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from H6117 (עָקַב) in its denominative sense.
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