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
KJV gloss list in the source
[idiom] because, by, end, for, if, reward.
Source pronunciation notation: ay'-keb
Derivation recorded by Strong
from H6117 (עָקַב) in the sense of H6119 (עָקֵב);
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