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outward

Meaning of “outward”

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.

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Direct Scripture definitionKJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
14 occurrences14 verses10 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Numbers 35:4

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Matthew 23:27
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.
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1611 witness · Matthew 23:27 · retained source text

Woe vnto you Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, for yee are like vnto whited sepulchres, which indeed appeare beautifull outward, but are within full of dead mens bones, and of all vncleannesse.

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1 Samuel 16:7

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.

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

External; exterior; forming the superficial part. External; visible; opposed to inward. Tending to the exterior part. In Scripture, civil; public; as opposed to religious.

volume 2, leaf 235, columns 1-2 (adjective entry)

To the outer parts; tending or directed towards the exterior. From a port or country.

volume 2, leaf 235, column 2 (adverb entry)