¶ Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons were for the outward business over Israel, for officers and judges.
The 1611 reading
¶ Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sonnes, were for the outward busines ouer Israel, for officers and Iudges.
KJV dictionary & concordance
Sense 1: External, exterior, visible, or bodily, as opposed to inward. Sense 2: Toward or on the outside. Sense 3: External or public affairs or business.
Definition sources
First occurrence: Numbers 35:4
Complete exact-word concordance
¶ Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons were for the outward business over Israel, for officers and judges.
¶ Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sonnes, were for the outward busines ouer Israel, for officers and Iudges.
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1 · Direct Scripture definition
But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.
2 · KJV context and cross-references
Historical English dictionary sources
External; exterior; forming the superficial part. External; visible; opposed to inward. Tending to the exterior part. In Scripture, civil; public; as opposed to religious.
To the outer parts; tending or directed towards the exterior. From a port or country.