Quick Definition
consequence
Strong's Definition
a heel, i.e. (figuratively) the last of anything (used adverbially, for ever); also result, i.e. compensation; and so (adverb with preposition or relatively) on account of
Derivation: from H6117 (עָקַב) in the sense of H6119 (עָקֵב);
KJV Usage: [idiom] because, by, end, for, if, reward.
TWOT Reference: 1676e
Outline of Biblical Usage
Septuagint (LXX) Greek Equivalents
This Hebrew word is translated by the following Greek words in the Septuagint:
STEPBible — Tyndale Abridged Hebrew Lexicon
עֵ֫קֶב (e.qev) — consequence. 1) consequence 1a) consequence 1b) consequence, gain, reward 1c) end adv 2) as a consequence, because, consequently conj 3) as a consequence of, that, because
UBS Dictionary of Biblical Hebrew
noun m
Happen
recompense, reward = process by which something happens to someone as a result of certain achievements
Perception
because an element introducing a motivation, cause, or reason
GEN 22:18 · GEN 26:5 · NUM 14:24 · DEU 7:12 · DEU 8:20 · 2SA 12:6 · 2SA 12:10 · PSA 40:16 · PSA 70:4 · ISA 5:23 · AMO 4:12
Intense
to the utmost, to the end literally: reward; hence: = process in which something is done with great intensity, possibly because of a potential reward when the goal is achieved
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Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon
עֵ֫קֶב n.[m.] consequence, usu. as adv. acc. as a consequence of, because (that), also reward, end base