Lexical Definition
Strong's Hebrew H6118
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 usage: × because, by, end, for, if, reward.
Etymology: from 6117 in the sense of 6119 ;
Brown–Driver–Briggs Hebrew Lexicon
. Usage: × because, by, end, for, if, reward. × because, by, end, for, if, reward.
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