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The Hebrew word for heel is "עָקֵב" (aqeb), and it appears in various contexts throughout the Scriptures.<br><br><b>Literal Usage</b><br><br>In its literal sense, the heel is the back part of the human foot. This anatomical reference is used in several passages to describe physical actions or positions. For example, in <a href="/genesis/49-17.htm">Genesis 49:17</a>, Jacob prophesies about the tribe of Dan, saying, "He will be a serpent by the road, a viper in the path, that bites the horse’s heels so that its rider tumbles backward." Here, the heel is depicted as a vulnerable point that can lead to downfall when attacked.<br><br><b>Symbolic and Prophetic Usage</b><br><br>The most significant symbolic use of "heel" is found in <a href="/genesis/3-15.htm">Genesis 3:15</a>, often referred to as the Protoevangelium, or the first gospel. After the fall of man, God pronounces a curse upon the serpent, saying, "And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed; He will crush your head, and you will strike his heel." This passage is interpreted as a prophecy of the coming Messiah, Jesus Christ, who would ultimately defeat Satan. The striking of the heel symbolizes the suffering and crucifixion of Christ, while the crushing of the serpent's head signifies His victory over sin and death.<br><br><b>Deception and Conflict</b><br><br>The concept of the heel is also associated with deception and conflict, particularly in the account of Jacob and Esau. Jacob, whose name means "he grasps the heel" or "supplanter," was born holding his twin brother Esau's heel (<a href="/genesis/25-26.htm">Genesis 25:26</a>). This act foreshadows Jacob's later actions in deceiving Esau and obtaining his birthright and blessing. The imagery of the heel in this narrative underscores themes of struggle and rivalry.<br><br><b>New Testament References</b><br><br>While the New Testament does not frequently mention the heel, it does allude to the Genesis prophecy. In <a href="/romans/16-20.htm">Romans 16:20</a>, Paul writes, "The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet." This echoes the promise of <a href="/genesis/3-15.htm">Genesis 3:15</a>, reaffirming the ultimate triumph of Christ and His followers over evil.<br><br><b>Cultural and Theological Significance</b><br><br>In biblical culture, the heel was considered a point of vulnerability, and its mention often implied a deeper spiritual truth. Theologically, the heel represents the human condition of weakness and susceptibility to sin, while also pointing to the hope of redemption through Christ. The interplay between the heel and the head in Scripture highlights the ongoing battle between good and evil, culminating in the victory of the Messiah.<br><br>In summary, the heel in the Bible serves as a multifaceted symbol, rich with meaning and significance, woven into the narrative of God's redemptive plan for humanity.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>v. i.</I>) To lean or tip to one side, as a ship; as, the ship heels apart; the boat heeled over when the squall struck it.<p>2. (<I>n.</I>) The hinder part of the foot; sometimes, the whole foot; -- in man or quadrupeds.<p>3. (<I>n.</I>) The hinder part of any covering for the foot, as of a shoe, sock, etc.; specif., a solid part projecting downward from the hinder part of the sole of a boot or shoe.<p>4. (<I>n.</I>) The latter or remaining part of anything; the closing or concluding part.<p>5. (<I>n.</I>) Anything regarded as like a human heel in shape; a protuberance; a knob.<p>6. (<I>n.</I>) The part of a thing corresponding in position to the human heel; the lower part, or part on which a thing rests<p>7. (<I>n.</I>) The after end of a ship's keel.<p>8. (<I>n.</I>) The lower end of a mast, a boom, the bowsprit, the sternpost, etc.<p>9. (<I>n.</I>) In a small arm, the corner of the but which is upwards in the firing position.<p>10. (<I>n.</I>) The uppermost part of the blade of a sword, next to the hilt.<p>11. (<I>n.</I>) The part of any tool next the tang or handle; as, the heel of a scythe.<p>12. (<I>n.</I>) Management by the heel, especially the spurred heel; as, the horse understands the heel well.<p>13. (<I>n.</I>) The lower end of a timber in a frame, as a post or rafter. In the United States, specif., the obtuse angle of the lower end of a rafter set sloping.<p>14. (<I>n.</I>) A cyma reversa; -- so called by workmen.<p>15. (<I>v. t.</I>) To perform by the use of the heels, as in dancing, running, and the like.<p>16. (<I>v. t.</I>) To add a heel to; as, to heel a shoe.<p>17. (<I>v. t.</I>) To arm with a gaff, as a cock for fighting.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">HEEL</span><p>hel (`aqebh): "The iniquity of my heels" (<a href="/psalms/49-5.htm">Psalm 49:5</a> the King James Version) is a literal translation, and might be understood to indicate the Psalmist's "false steps," errors or sins, but that meaning is very doubtful here. the Revised Version (British and American) gives "iniquity at my heels." the Revised Version margin gives a still better sense, "When the iniquity of them that would supplant me compasseth me about, even of them that trust in. riches"-treacherous enemies ever on the watch to trip up a man's heels (compare <a href="/hosea/12-3.htm">Hosea 12:3</a>). Of Judah it was said, "Thy heels (shall) suffer violence" (<a href="/jeremiah/13-22.htm">Jeremiah 13:22</a>) through being "made bare" (the King James Version), and thus subject to the roughness of the road as she was led captive.<br><br>Figurative:<br><br>(1) Of the partial victory of the evil power over humanity, "Thou shalt bruise (m "lie in wait for") his heel" (<a href="/genesis/3-15.htm">Genesis 3:15</a>), through constant, insidious suggestion of the satisfaction of the lower desires. Or if we regard this statement as a part of the Protevangelium, the earliest proclamation of Christ's final, and complete victory over sin, the destruction of "the serpent" ("He shall bruise thy head"), then the reference is evidently to Christ's sufferings and death, even to all that He endured in His human nature.<br><br>(2) Of the stealthy tactics of the tribe of Dan in war, "An adder in the path, that biteth the horse's heels" (<a href="/genesis/49-17.htm">Genesis 49:17</a>), by which it triumphed over foes of superior strength.<br><br>(3) Of violence and brutality, "Who. hath lifted up his heel against me" (<a href="/psalms/41-9.htm">Psalm 41:9</a> <a href="/john/13-18.htm">John 13:18</a>), i.e. lifted up his foot to trample upon me (compare <a href="/joshua/10-24.htm">Joshua 10:24</a>).<br><br>M. O. Evans<p><a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/4418.htm"><span class="l">4418. pterna -- the <b>heel</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> pterna. 4419 . the <b>heel</b>. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: pterna<br> Phonetic Spelling: (pter'-nah) Short Definition: the <b>heel</b> Definition: the <b>heel</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4418.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/2528.htm"><span class="l">2528. kathoplizo -- to arm fully</span></a> <br><b>...</b> completely. 2528 (from 2596 , "down" and 3695 , "be armed") -- properly, all<br> the way , ie " armed, () from head to <b>heel</b>" (, 185). Word <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2528.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/6117.htm"><span class="l">6117. aqab -- to follow at the <b>heel</b>, assail insidiously <b>...</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> aqab. 6118 . to follow at the <b>heel</b>, assail insidiously, circumvent, overreach.<br> Transliteration: aqab Phonetic Spelling: (aw-kab') Short Definition: craftily. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6117.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/6119.htm"><span class="l">6119. aqeb -- <b>heel</b>, footprint, hind part</span></a><br><b>...</b> 6118, 6119. aqeb. 6120 . <b>heel</b>, footprint, hind part. Transliteration:<br> aqeb Phonetic Spelling: (aw-kabe') Short Definition: <b>heel</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6119.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/8328.htm"><span class="l">8328. shoresh -- a root</span></a><br><b>...</b> bottom, deep, <b>heel</b>, root. From sharash; a root (literally or figuratively) -- bottom,<br> deep, <b>heel</b>, root. see HEBREW sharash. 8327, 8328. shoresh. 8329 . <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/8328.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/6120.htm"><span class="l">6120. aqeb -- overreacher</span></a><br><b>...</b> <b>heel</b>, a lier in wait. From aqab in its denominative sense; a lier in wait -- <b>heel</b><br> (by mistake for aqeb). see HEBREW aqab. see HEBREW aqeb. 6119, 6120. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6120.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/6118.htm"><span class="l">6118. eqeb -- consequence, as a consequence of, because</span></a><br><b>...</b> From aqab in the sense of aqeb; a <b>heel</b>, ie (figuratively) the last of anything<br> (used adverbially, for ever); also result, ie Compensation; and so (adverb with <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6118.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/3290.htm"><span class="l">3290. Yaaqob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc.</span></a><br><b>...</b> NASB Word Usage Jacob (331), Jacob's (18). Jacob. From aqab; <b>heel</b>-catcher (ie<br> Supplanter); Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch -- Jacob. see HEBREW aqab. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/3290.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/pink/the_redeemers_return/i_the_redeemers_return_is.htm"><span class="l">The Redeemer's Return is Necessitated by the Declarations of Old <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> will put enmity between thee (the "serpent") and the woman, and between thy seed<br> and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his <b>heel</b>" (Gen.3 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/...//christianbookshelf.org/pink/the redeemers return/i the redeemers return is.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/exposition_on_the_book_of_psalms/psalm_xlix.htm"><span class="l">Psalm XLIX.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The iniquity of my <b>heel</b> shall compass me" (ver.5). He beginneth something obscurely. <b>...</b><br> For why should he fear? Will the iniquity of his <b>heel</b> compass him? <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm xlix.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/homilies_on_the_gospel_of_john/tractate_lix_john_chapter_xiii.htm"><span class="l">John Chapter xiii. 16-20.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but, that the Scripture may be<br> fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me, shall lift up his <b>heel</b> upon me." And <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../augustine/homilies on the gospel of john/tractate lix john chapter xiii.htm</font><p><a href="/library/eucherius/the_formulae_of_st_eucherius_of_lyons/vi_on_the_interior_man.htm"><span class="l">On the Interior Man</span></a> <br><b>...</b> [Ps.121(122):2; III(I) Kings 18:21]. The <b>heel</b> is the deceit of the shrewd; in Genesis:<br> she will herself watch out for your head, and you for his <b>heel</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../eucherius/the formulae of st eucherius of lyons/vi on the interior man.htm</font><p><a href="/library/various/life_and_works_of_rufinus_with_jeromes_apology_against_rufinus_/20_but_if_it_does.htm"><span class="l">But, if it Does not Weary You, Let the Point Out as Briefly as <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Let the show you how this is foretold in the Psalms: "He who hath eaten My bread<br> hath lifted up his <b>heel</b> against Me:" and in another place; "My friends and My <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../20 but if it does.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_9_1863/death_and_life_in_christ.htm"><span class="l">Death and Life in Christ</span></a> <br><b>...</b> This was the great aim of hell to keep Christ beneath its <b>heel</b>. "Thou shalt<br> bruise his <b>heel</b>." They had gotten the <b>heel</b> of Christ <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 9 1863/death and life in christ.htm</font><p><a href="/library/chrysostom/homilies_on_the_gospel_of_st_john_and_hebrews/homily_lxxi_john_xiii.htm"><span class="l">John xiii</span></a> <br><b>...</b> I speak not of you all [2014] "but that the Scripture may be fulfilled, He that<br> eateth bread with Me hath lifted up his <b>heel</b> against Me.". <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../homilies on the gospel of st john and hebrews/homily lxxi john xiii.htm</font><p><a href="/library/wishard/concerning_the_assumptions_of_destructive_criticism/ix_radical_exposition.htm"><span class="l">Radical Exposition.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> and between thy seed and her seed. It shall bruise thy head and thou shalt<br> bruise his <b>heel</b>.". Our critics have two objections to <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../concerning the assumptions of destructive criticism/ix radical exposition.htm</font><p><a href="/library/dods/the_expositors_bible_the_gospel_of_st_john_vol_ii/vii_judas.htm"><span class="l">Judas.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> VII. JUDAS. "I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but that the Scripture<br> may be fulfilled, He that eateth My bread lifted up his <b>heel</b> against Me. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../dods/the expositors bible the gospel of st john vol ii/vii judas.htm</font><p><a href="/library/theophilus/theophilus_to_autolycus/chapter_xxi_of_the_fall_of.htm"><span class="l">Of the Fall of Man.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> days of thy life: and I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between<br> thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his <b>heel</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../theophilus/theophilus to autolycus/chapter xxi of the fall of.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/h/heel.htm"><span class="l"><b>Heel</b> (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 5. (n.) Anything regarded as like a human <b>heel</b> in shape; a protuberance; a knob. <b>...</b><br> (n.) The part of any tool next the tang or handle; as, the <b>heel</b> of a scythe. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/heel.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/heels.htm"><span class="l">Heels (11 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Genesis 49:19 Gad, a troop shall troop<br> upon him; but he shall troop upon their <b>heel</b>. (See NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/heels.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/q/quarter.htm"><span class="l">Quarter (33 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 6. (n.) That part of a boot or shoe which forms the side, from the <b>heel</b><br> to the vamp. 7. (n.) That part on either side of a horse's <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/q/quarter.htm - 21k</font><p><a href="/topical/o/overreach.htm"><span class="l">Overreach (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 3. (vi) To reach too far. 4. (vi) To strike the toe of the hind foot against<br> the <b>heel</b> or shoe of the forefoot; -- said of horses. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/o/overreach.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/gin.htm"><span class="l">Gin (10 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> And he walketh upon the toils. A gin shall take him by the <b>heel</b>, And a snare<br> shall lay hold on him, A noose is hid for him in the ground. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/gin.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/pace.htm"><span class="l">Pace (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2. (n.) The length of a step in walking or marching, reckoned from the <b>heel</b> of one<br> foot to the <b>heel</b> of the other; -- used as a unit in measuring distances; as <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/pace.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/spur.htm"><span class="l">Spur (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1. (n.) A sparrow. 2. (n.) A tern. 3. (n.) An implement secured to the <b>heel</b>, or<br> above the <b>heel</b>, of a horseman, to urge the horse by its pressure. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/spur.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/lift.htm"><span class="l">Lift (283 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> end of the yard. 20. (n.) One of the steps of a cone pulley. 21. (n.) A<br> layer of leather in the <b>heel</b>. 22. (n.) That portion of the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/lift.htm - 41k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/jacob.htm"><span class="l">Jacob (361 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> The verb in all its usages is capable of deduction, by simple association of ideas,<br> from the noun "<b>heel</b>." "To <b>heel</b>" might mean: (a) "to take hold of by the <b>heel</b><b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jacob.htm - 77k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/gad.htm"><span class="l">Gad (78 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> there is a play upon the name, as if it meant "troop," or "marauding band." "Gad,<br> a troop shall press upon him; but he shall press upon their <b>heel</b>" (Hebrew gadh <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/gad.htm - 49k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/crush-head-bruise-heel.html">What does Genesis 3:15 mean that “he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel”? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/protoevangelium.html">What is the protoevangelium? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/what-does-Israel-mean.html">What does Israel mean in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/heel.htm">Heel: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Heel (8 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/13-18.htm">John 13:18</a></span><br />I don't speak concerning all of you. I know whom I have chosen. But that the Scripture may be fulfilled,'He who eats bread with me has lifted up his <span class="boldtext">heel</span> against me.'<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/3-15.htm">Genesis 3:15</a></span><br />I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring. He will bruise your head, and you will bruise his <span class="boldtext">heel</span>."<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/25-26.htm">Genesis 25:26</a></span><br />After that, his brother came out, and his hand had hold on Esau's <span class="boldtext">heel</span>. He was named Jacob. Isaac was sixty years old when she bore them.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/27-36.htm">Genesis 27:36</a></span><br />And he saith, 'Is it because 'one' called his name Jacob that he doth take me by the <span class="boldtext">heel</span> these two times? my birthright he hath taken; and lo, now, he hath taken my blessing;' he saith also, 'Hast thou not kept back a blessing for me?'<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/49-19.htm">Genesis 49:19</a></span><br />"A troop will press on Gad, but he will press on their <span class="boldtext">heel</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV DBY NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/18-9.htm">Job 18:9</a></span><br />A snare will take him by the <span class="boldtext">heel</span>. A trap will catch him. <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/41-9.htm">Psalms 41:9</a></span><br />Yes, my own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, who ate bread with me, has lifted up his <span class="boldtext">heel</span> against me.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/hosea/12-3.htm">Hosea 12:3</a></span><br />In the womb he took his brother by the <span class="boldtext">heel</span>; and in his manhood he contended with God. <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/h/heel.htm">Heel</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/horse-heels.htm">Horse-heels (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/heel.htm">Heel (8 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