60 occurrences in 12 translations

'Outward' in the Bible

So she took off her mourning apparel, covered herself with a shawl, and concealed her outward appearance. Then she went out and sat at the entrance of Enaim, which is on the way to Timnah, because she knew that even though Shelah had grown up, she wasn't being given to him as his wife.

Verse ConceptsClothing, Kinds OfGrowing UpClothing OneselfPeople Stripping OffSitting In The GatewaydisguisesUsing RoadsDistinctive ClothingGiving In Marriage

And the priest shall examine [it] after the infection has been washed off, and {if} the infection has not changed its outward appearance and the infection has not spread, it [is] unclean; he must burn it in the fire; it [is] a fungus on its back or on its front.

Verse ConceptsSpreadingUnclean Things

Now the manna [was] like coriander seed, and its outward appearance was like that of bdellium-gum.

Verse ConceptsHerbs And SpicesWafersCorianderColor

And the suburbs of the cities, which ye shall give unto the Levites, shall reach from the wall of the city and outward a thousand cubits round about.

Verse ConceptsWalls

You shall also measure outside the city on the east, south, west, and north sides two thousand cubits (3,000 ft.), with the city in the center. This shall belong to the Levites as pasture lands for the cities.

Verse ConceptsWeights And Measures, DistancesNorth, South, East And West

A portico extended in front of the Temple for 20 cubits outward, corresponding to the width of the Temple. Along the front of the Temple its depth was ten cubits.

Verse ConceptsPorchesDimensions Of Chambers

"The Sea" stood on top of twelve bulls. Three faced northward, three westward, three southward, and three eastward. "The Sea" was placed on top of them, and they all faced outward.

Verse ConceptsWestThree AnimalsFacing NorthNorth, South, East And WestTwelve Animals

Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons were for the outward business over Israel, for officers and judges.

Verse ConceptsJudges

"The Sea" stood on top of twelve bulls. Three faced northward, three westward, three southward, and three eastward. "The Sea" was placed on top of them, and they all faced outward.

Verse ConceptsFacing NorthTwelve Animals

And Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chief of the Levites, had the oversight of the outward business of the house of God.

And the king said, Who is in the court? Now Haman was come into the outward court of the king's house, to speak unto the king to hang Mordecai on the gallows that he had prepared for him.

Verse ConceptsPeople Hung To Death

Like a dream [which seems real] until one awakens,O Lord, when stirred, [You observe the wicked], You will despise their image.

Verse ConceptsSleep, SpiritualLike A Dreamawakeningimage

Shall your springs be scattered outward? In the streets, [shall there be] streams of water?

Verse ConceptsAvoid AdulteryFountains Used FigurativelyBrooksSpilling Your Seed On The Ground

And I looked, and look! A storm wind [was] coming from the north, a great cloud, and fire flashing back and forth, and brightness around [and] {within it}, and from its midst [it was] like [the] outward appearance of amber stone from the midst of the fire.

Verse ConceptsLight, NaturalLightningNorthTheophanyWhirlwindsCompassesOut Of The NorthFire Emanating From GodGod Is LightColorThe North Wind

And their legs [were] straight legs, and the sole of their feet [was] like the sole of [the] foot of a calf, and [they] were sparkling like the outward appearance of polished bronze.

Verse ConceptsFeetBrassStraight ThingsSparklingThings Like BronzeTypes Of FeetColor

There was spread out over the heads of the living beings what looked like a canopy, in outward appearance resembling ice,

Verse ConceptsCrystalsPrecious StonesThe ExpanseTransparencyExpanse [The Firmament]Fear Of Other Things

And I saw [something] like [the] outward appearance of amber, [something] like [the] appearance of fire, [with] a covering around [it], from the likeness of his loins and {upward}. And from the likeness of his loins and {downward} I saw [something] like [the] appearance of fire, and {it was radiant all around}.

Verse ConceptsGod Is LightSparkling

and I saw, and look! A figure like [the] appearance of a man; from the appearance of his waist and below [was] fire, and from his waist and {upward} [was] like [the] appearance of brightness, like the {outward appearance of} amber.

Verse ConceptsVisions And Dreams In ScriptureGod Is LightColorRainbow

And I saw, and look, four wheels beside the cherubim, {one wheel beside each cherub}, and the appearance of the wheels [was] like [the] outward appearance of {turquoise stone}.

Verse ConceptsJewelsPrecious StonesFour SupportsWheelsSparklingCherubim

Then brought he me into the outward court, and, lo, there were chambers, and a pavement made for the court round about: thirty chambers were upon the pavement.

Verse ConceptsThirtyPavementsRooms Of Ezekiel's TempleCourts Of The Temple

And the gate of the outward court that looked toward the north, he measured the length thereof, and the breadth thereof.

Verse ConceptsDimensions Of BuildingsNorth GatesMeasuring The Temple

And the arches thereof were toward the outward court; and palm trees were upon the posts thereof, on this side, and on that side: and the going up to it had eight steps.

Verse ConceptsEight ThingsPillars For Ezekiel's TempleSteps

Then he brought me back the way of the gate of the outward sanctuary which looketh toward the east; and it was shut.

Verse ConceptsFacing EastGod Has GuidedOutside The House

When Ephraim spoke, there was trembling and terror.He exalted himself [above the other tribes] in Israel;But through [the worship of] Baal he became guilty and died [spiritually, and then came ruin, sealing Israel’s doom as a nation].

Verse ConceptsBaal Worship, HistoryTremblingSpiritually DeadFollowers Of Baal

"Indeed, the LORD God of Israel says that he hates divorce, along with the one who conceals his violence by outward appearances," says the LORD of the Heavenly Armies. "So guard yourselves carefully, and don't be unfaithful."

Verse ConceptsAbusive HusbandsAbuse From a SpouseAdulterersAdultery and DivorceHatredLove, In RelationshipsViolenceAnnulmentAvoiding ViolenceTaking HeedAvoid DivorceGod Hating ThingsBetrothal, SpiritualProtecting Your Family

“Blessed [spiritually prosperous, happy, to be admired] are the poor in spirit [those devoid of spiritual arrogance, those who regard themselves as insignificant], for theirs is the kingdom of heaven [both now and forever].

Verse ConceptsInferiorityKingdom Of God, Entry IntoPoverty, SpiritualSpirit, Nature OfSpiritual DestitutionPoor PeopleBlessings Of The PoorPeople Of The KingdomKingdom Of GodThe poorBlessed By ChristgaysHelping The PoorGoing To HeavenBeing GayHelping Those In NeedHelping Others In Need

“Blessed [comforted by inner peace and God’s love] are those who are persecuted for doing that which is morally right, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven [both now and forever].

Verse ConceptsBeing AfraidKingdom Of God, Entry IntoReward, DivineRighteousness, Of BelieversBelonging To HeavenFor The Sake Of ThingsPeople Of The KingdomRighteousnessgaysPersecutionBeing Gay

“Blessed [morally courageous and spiritually alive with life-joy in God’s goodness] are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil things against you because of [your association with] Me.

Verse ConceptsAbuse, To God's PeopleFalse AccusationsFaultsClaimsHumiliationInjuryPersecution, Forms OfBullyingSlanderSuffering For Christ's SakeSufferings RewardedFalse WaysgaysPersecutionBeing GayBlessing OthersAbusecriticismvocation

Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men's bones, and of all uncleanness.

Verse ConceptsWhiteWicked Described AsSepulchresThe Inward BeingBonesFigurative BurialsWhitewashingBeauty Of ThingsUnclean ThingsHypocritesHypocrisyInner Beauty

And looking toward His disciples, He began speaking: “Blessed [spiritually prosperous, happy, to be admired] are you who are poor [in spirit, those devoid of spiritual arrogance, those who regard themselves as insignificant], for the kingdom of God is yours [both now and forever].

Verse ConceptsKingdom Of God, Entry IntoRiches, Believers AttitudesChrist SeeingBlessings Of The PoorChrist Speaking To DisciplesPeople Of The Kingdom

Blessed [joyful, nourished by God’s goodness] are you who hunger now [for righteousness, actively seeking right standing with God], for you will be [completely] satisfied. Blessed [forgiven, refreshed by God’s grace] are you who weep now [over your sins and repent], for you will laugh [when the burden of sin is lifted].

Verse ConceptsLaughterSatisfactionTearsBenefits Of SadnessMothers DeathSmilingFeeding The Poorhunger

Blessed [morally courageous and spiritually alive with life-joy in God’s goodness] are you when people hate you, and exclude you [from their fellowship], and insult you, and scorn your name as evil because of [your association with] the Son of Man.

Verse ConceptsFaultsReproachClaimsHatredSeparationSpiritual Warfare, Enemies InHated SaintsExcommunicationNames Blotted OutExclusionPeople Being HatedBlessing OthersRejectionhaters

Blessed [joyful, spiritually favored] is he who does not take offense at Me.”

Verse ConceptsNot Stumbling

For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly; neither is that circumcision, which is outward in the flesh:

Verse ConceptsLimitednessCommendationExternalsLiving Not For The MaterialTrue CircumcisionJews

and those who use the world [taking advantage of its opportunities], as though they did not make full use of it. For the outward form of this world [its present social and material nature] is passing away.

Verse ConceptsCommitment, to the worldRedeeming The TimeAbuse, Of Spiritual ThingsPassing AwayUnworldlinessThings Passing AwayThe World Being TemporaryAbuse

We are not commending ourselves to you again, but giving you an opportunity to be proud of us, so that you may have a reply for those who take pride in the outward appearance rather than in the heart.

Verse ConceptsCommendationOutward AppearanceHypocrites, Description OfAppearancesCommending OneselfOther References To The HeartAppearances of

So then from now on we acknowledge no one from an outward human point of view. Even though we have known Christ from such a human point of view, now we do not know him in that way any longer.

Verse ConceptsFlesh, Description OfKnowing PeopleLiving Not For The MaterialPerspective

Do ye look on things after the outward appearance? If any man trust to himself that he is Christ's, let him of himself think this again, that, as he is Christ's, even so are we Christ's.

Verse ConceptsOutward AppearanceThoughtAppearances ofperfectionism

Now those who were reputed to be important added nothing to my message. (What sort of people they were makes no difference to me, since God pays no attention to outward appearances.)

Verse ConceptsOutward AppearancePrejudiceJustification Under The GospelGod, Impartiality OfLeadersrecognitionefficiencyimportance

From now on let no one trouble me [by making it necessary for me to justify my authority as an apostle, and the absolute truth of the gospel], for I bear on my body the branding-marks of Jesus [the wounds, scars, and other outward evidence of persecutions—these testify to His ownership of me].

Verse ConceptsBodyInjuryMortificationPaul, Apostle To GentilesPersecution, Forms OfSealsSuffering, Of BelieversChrist's WoundsNo TroubleSigns Attending Christproblemsbrandingefficiencyscars

for we [who are born-again have been reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, set apart for His purpose and] are the true circumcision, who worship in the Spirit of God and glory and take pride and exult in Christ Jesus and place no confidence [in what we have or who we are] in the flesh—

Verse ConceptsFalse WorshipHeart, And Holy SpiritRefugeStrength, HumanTypesWorship, Acceptable AttitudesThe Holy Spirit And PraiseThe Spirit Of GodThe Holy Spirit In The ChurchLiving Not For The MaterialTrusting Other PeopleBoasting In GodHow To Worship GodTrue CircumcisionConfidenceSelf EsteemConfidence And Self Esteem

though I myself might have [some grounds for] confidence in the flesh [if I were pursuing salvation by works]. If anyone else thinks that he has reason to be confident in the flesh [that is, in his own efforts to achieve salvation], I have far more:

Verse ConceptsSelf RespectLiving For The MaterialConfidenceSelf EsteemTrusting Otherseffort

These practices indeed have the appearance [that popularly passes as that] of wisdom in self-made religion and mock humility and severe treatment of the body (asceticism), but are of no value against sinful indulgence [because they do not honor God].

Verse ConceptsFalse WorshipIntelligenceMortificationOutward AppearanceSelf ControlUnreliabilityWisdom, Source Of HumanWorship, Acceptable AttitudesSelf AbasementWorldly WisdomBe Humble!Religious FreedomBeauty And Self WorthValueRespecting Your Bodypietyreality

concerning [instead] only food and drink and different washings, regulations of outward things imposed until the time of setting [things] right.

Verse ConceptsRitualLimitations Of The Bodyorder

Corresponding to that [rescue through the flood], baptism [which is an expression of a believer’s new life in Christ] now saves you, not by removing dirt from the body, but by an appeal to God for a good (clear) conscience, [demonstrating what you believe to be yours] through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,

Verse ConceptsCleansed ConsciencesBaptism, significance ofBeing Born AgaindirtGuaranteePledgesSacramentsSin, Accepting Forgiveness OfSymbolsAntitypesCleansing The BodyPurifying OneselfBaptised Into ChristGod Saves From TroubleWater, As A Symbol Of SalvationJesus Role In SalvationSymbols of the Holy SpiritBaptismconscienceClear Conscience Before God

If you are insulted and reviled for [bearing] the name of Christ, you are blessed [happy, with life-joy and comfort in God’s salvation regardless of your circumstances], because the Spirit of glory and of God is resting on you [and indwelling you—He whom they curse, you glorify].

Verse ConceptsGlory, Revelation OfReproachGod, Unity OfHappinessInsultsSuffering, Encouragements InGod's Glory In The ChurchGift Of The Holy SpiritNames And Titles For The Holy SpiritFalse AccusationsName CallingThe Spirit Of GodThe Holy Spirit In The ChurchBlessed In ServiceGlory of ChristSpiritual crownsPersecution

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Outward (60 instances)

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Root Form
Definition
Usage
חץ חוּץ 
Chuwts 
Usage: 164

חיצון 
Chiytsown 
Usage: 25

ἔξω 
Exo 
Usage: 50

ἔξωθεν 
Exothen 
Usage: 4

φανερός 
Phaneros 
Usage: 15

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