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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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Proverbs 14:35
The king’s favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Proverbs 14:35 · retained source text

The Kings fauour is toward a wise seruant: but his wrath, is against him that causeth shame.

Proverbs 23:5
Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 23:5 · retained source text

Wilt thou set thine eyes vpon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselues wings, they fly away as an Eagle toward heauen.

1611 marginal noteHeb. wilt thou cause thine eyes to fly vpon?

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