Read the Bible

KJV dictionary & concordance

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.

Definition sources

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

First occurrence: Numbers 35:4

Complete exact-word concordance

Every verse containing “outward”

KJV PCE

Remembering a verse with different wording? Find a verse across the Bible →

Showing verses 1–1 of 1 · 1 word occurrence in this result

Romans 2:28
For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly; neither is that circumcision, which is outward in the flesh:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Romans 2:28 · retained source text

For hee is not a Iew, which is one outwardly, neither is that Circumcision, which is outward in the flesh:

Complete reference index — all 14 verses

Where “outward” appears

Select a book to filter the concordance. Occurrences and verses are counted separately.

Source order

Definition evidence

1 · Direct Scripture definition

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)