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Westward

Places & Geography • Old Testament
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Westward means toward the west, especially toward the Mediterranean Sea when used in descriptions of the land of Israel.

Definition

Westward means toward the west. In descriptions of Israel’s land, it may mean toward the sea, especially the Mediterranean.

Biblical Usage

The supplied material illustrates the term with the expression “sea-ward,” meaning toward the Mediterranean.

Scripture References

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Easton's Bible Dictionary
Sea-ward, i.e., toward the Mediterranean (Deut. 3:27).
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