Joshua 16:6–8
And the border went out toward the sea to Michmethah on the north side; and the border went about eastward unto Taanath-shiloh, and passed by it on the east to Janohah;
And the border went out toward the Sea, to Michmethah on the Northside, and the border went about Eastward vnto Taanath Shiloh, and passed by it on the East to Ianohah:
And it went down from Janohah to Ataroth, and to Naarath, and came to Jericho, and went out at Jordan.
And it went downe from Ianohah to Ataroth and to Naarath, and came to Iericho, and went out at Iordane.
The border went out from Tappuah westward unto the river Kanah; and the goings out thereof were at the sea. This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Ephraim by their families.
The border went out from Tappuah Westward vnto the riuer Kanah: and the goings out thereof were at the Sea. This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Ephraim by their families.
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From verse 6
- Joshua 17:7Rank 1 from verse 6
7¶ And the coast of Manasseh was from Asher to Michmethah, that lieth before Shechem; and the border went along on the right hand unto the inhabitants of En-tappuah.
7¶ And the coast of Manasseh was from Asher to Michmethah, that lieth before Shechem, and the border went along on the right hand, vnto the inhabitants of Entappuah.
- Joshua 18:1Rank 2 from verse 6
1AND the whole congregation of the children of Israel assembled together at Shiloh, and set up the tabernacle of the congregation there. And the land was subdued before them.
1¶ And the whole Congregation of the children of Israel assembled together at Shiloh, & set vp the Tabernacle of the Congregation there, and the land was subdued before them.
From verse 7
- 1 Chronicles 7:28Rank 1 from verse 7
28¶ And their possessions and habitations were, Beth-el and the towns thereof, and eastward Naaran, and westward Gezer, with the towns thereof; Shechem also and the towns thereof, unto Gaza and the towns thereof:
28¶ And their possessions and habitations were, Bethel, and the townes thereof, and Eastward *Naaran, and Westward Gezer with the †townes thereof, Shechem also and the townes thereof, vnto ‖Gaza and the townes thereof.
- Joshua 3:16Rank 2 from verse 7
16That the waters which came down from above stood and rose up upon an heap very far from the city Adam, that is beside Zaretan: and those that came down toward the sea of the plain, even the salt sea, failed, and were cut off: and the people passed over right against Jericho.
16That the waters which came downe from aboue, stood and rose vp vpon an heape very farre, from the city Adam, that is beside Zaretan: and those that came downe toward the sea of the plaine, euen the salt sea, failed, and were cut off: and the people passed ouer right against Iericho.
- Joshua 6:1Rank 3 from verse 7
- Joshua 6:26Rank 4 from verse 7
26¶ And Joshua adjured them at that time, saying, Cursed be the man before the Lord, that riseth up and buildeth this city Jericho: he shall lay the foundation thereof in his firstborn, and in his youngest son shall he set up the gates of it.
26¶ And Ioshua adiured them at that time, saying, *Cursed be the man before the LORD, that riseth vp and buildeth this city Iericho: he shall lay the foundation therof in his first borne, and in his yongest sonne shall hee set vp the gates of it.
- Numbers 33:48Rank 5 from verse 7
From verse 8
- Joshua 17:8–9Rank 1 from verse 8
8Now Manasseh had the land of Tappuah: but Tappuah on the border of Manasseh belonged to the children of Ephraim;
9And the coast descended unto the river Kanah, southward of the river: these cities of Ephraim are among the cities of Manasseh: the coast of Manasseh also was on the north side of the river, and the outgoings of it were at the sea:
8 Now Manasseh had the land of Tappuah: but Tappuah on the border of Manasseh belonged to the children of Ephraim.
9And the coast descended vnto the ‖riuer Kanah, Southward of the riuer: these cities of Ephraim are among the cities of Manasseh: the coast of Manasseh also was on the North side of the riuer, and the outgoings of it were at the Sea.
- Joshua 12:17Rank 2 from verse 8
- Joshua 16:3–6Rank 3 from verse 8
3And goeth down westward to the coast of Japhleti, unto the coast of Beth-horon the nether, and to Gezer: and the goings out thereof are at the sea.
4So the children of Joseph, Manasseh and Ephraim, took their inheritance.
5¶ And the border of the children of Ephraim according to their families was thus: even the border of their inheritance on the east side was Ataroth-addar, unto Beth-horon the upper;
6And the border went out toward the sea to Michmethah on the north side; and the border went about eastward unto Taanath-shiloh, and passed by it on the east to Janohah;
3And goeth downe Westward, to the coast of Iaphleti, vnto the coast of Bethoron the nether, and to Gezer: and the goings out thereof are at the Sea.
4So the children of Ioseph, Manasseh, and Ephraim, tooke their inheritance.
5¶ And the border of the children of Ephraim according to their families, was thus: euen the border of their inheritance on the East side was Ataroth-Addar, vnto Bethoron the vpper.
6And the border went out toward the Sea, to Michmethah on the Northside, and the border went about Eastward vnto Taanath Shiloh, and passed by it on the East to Ianohah:
- Joshua 19:28Rank 4 from verse 8
- Numbers 34:6Rank 5 from verse 8
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Joshua 16:6
The edge, boundary, or limit of a country, region, garment, or object.
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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.
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1. In the direction of or in relation to. 2. Approaching. 3. Inclined or ready.
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1. A great body or expanse of gathered waters, including a named sea or lake, in which ships and creatures move. 2. The large brazen or molten basin made for the temple and called a sea. 3. Something represented or compared as a sea.
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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.
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The direction or quarter opposite south; the side or region toward that quarter.
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Sense 1: A lateral part, edge, or surface. Sense 2: A party or position in a dispute.
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1. Around or near in place, position, or movement; on every side, in a circuit, from place to place, or turned from one direction or state toward another. 2. Approximately in number, measure, distance, or time. 3. Concerning, occupied with, or engaged in a matter. 4. On the point of, intending, or attempting an action.
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Toward or in the direction of the east.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of pass, meaning to go by, through, over, or beyond; to happen, cease, or be transferred.
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The direction of sunrise; lands or regions toward that direction.
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Joshua 16:7
From a higher place or position to a lower one; below.
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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.
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Joshua 16:8
The edge, boundary, or limit of a country, region, garment, or object.
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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.
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Of that or those previously mentioned; of it or of them.
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1. A great body or expanse of gathered waters, including a named sea or lake, in which ships and creatures move. 2. The large brazen or molten basin made for the temple and called a sea. 3. Something represented or compared as a sea.
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inheritance
A possession, portion, or heritage received by descent, allotment, promise, or divine gift.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
A body of people descended from a common ancestor, especially one of the divisions of Israel.
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Sons or daughters; descendants; or persons likened to children by age, relation, or character.
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Households, kindreds, lineages, tribes, or groups descended from common ancestors.
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5¶ And the border of the children of Ephraim according to their families was thus: even the border of their inheritance on the east side was Ataroth-addar, unto Beth-horon the upper;
5¶ And the border of the children of Ephraim according to their families, was thus: euen the border of their inheritance on the East side was Ataroth-Addar, vnto Bethoron the vpper.
6And the border went out toward the sea to Michmethah on the north side; and the border went about eastward unto Taanath-shiloh, and passed by it on the east to Janohah;
6And the border went out toward the Sea, to Michmethah on the Northside, and the border went about Eastward vnto Taanath Shiloh, and passed by it on the East to Ianohah:
Selected passage7And it went down from Janohah to Ataroth, and to Naarath, and came to Jericho, and went out at Jordan.
7And it went downe from Ianohah to Ataroth and to Naarath, and came to Iericho, and went out at Iordane.
Selected passage8The border went out from Tappuah westward unto the river Kanah; and the goings out thereof were at the sea. This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Ephraim by their families.
8The border went out from Tappuah Westward vnto the riuer Kanah: and the goings out thereof were at the Sea. This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Ephraim by their families.
Selected passage9And the separate cities for the children of Ephraim were among the inheritance of the children of Manasseh, all the cities with their villages.
9And the separate cities for the children of Ephraim were among the inheritance of the children of Manasseh, all the cities with their villages.