Strong’s H6119
עָקֵב
Part of speech
Noun Masculine
Transliteration
`aqeb
Pronunciation
ah-keb'
Definition
Heel
Meaning
a heel, a track, the rear
Usage
The Hebrew word "aqeb" primarily refers to the "heel" of a foot. It is used both literally and metaphorically in the Hebrew Bible. Literally, it describes the physical heel of a person or animal. Metaphorically, it can imply following closely, as in the sense of pursuing or supplanting, which is evident in the narrative of Jacob and Esau.
Bible references
Genesis 3:15;Genesis 25:26;Genesis 49:17;Genesis 49:19;Joshua 8:13;Judges 5:22;Job 18:9;Psalm 41:9;Psalm 56:6;Psalm 77:19;Psalm 89:51;Songs 1:8;Jeremiah 13:22