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toward

Meaning of “toward”

1. In the direction of or in relation to. 2. Approaching. 3. Inclined or ready.

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KJV context and cross-referencesSkeat 1893
346 occurrences285 verses49 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 2:14

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Ecclesiastes 1:6
The wind goeth toward the south, and turneth about unto the north; it whirleth about continually, and the wind returneth again according to his circuits.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Ecclesiastes 1:6 · retained source text

The winde goeth toward the South, and turneth about vnto the North; it whirleth about continually, and the winde returneth againe according to his circuits.

Ecclesiastes 11:3
If the clouds be full of rain, they empty themselves upon the earth: and if the tree fall toward the south, or toward the north, in the place where the tree falleth, there it shall be.
2 word occurrences in this verse
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1611 witness · Ecclesiastes 11:3 · retained source text

If the clouds be full of raine, they emptie themselues vpon the earth: and if the tree fall toward the South, or toward the North, in the place where the tree falleth, there it shall be.

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