Northwest (1 Occurrence)

... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The point in the horizon between the north and west, and equally distant from each; the northwest part or region. ... biblethesaurus.org/n/northwest.htm - 7k

Phoenix (2 Occurrences)

... kata liba kai kata choron, a description which has been translated in two ways: (1) "looking toward the Southwest wind and toward the Northwest wind, ie ... biblethesaurus.org/p/phoenix.htm - 12k

Mizpeh (24 Occurrences)

... Hebrew Mitspah. It lies some distance to the Northwest of Jerash and claims consideration in any attempt to fix the site of Mizpah. (2 ... biblethesaurus.org/m/mizpeh.htm - 21k

Mizpah (42 Occurrences)

... Hebrew Mitspah. It lies some distance to the Northwest of Jerash and claims consideration in any attempt to fix the site of Mizpah. (2 ... biblethesaurus.org/m/mizpah.htm - 31k

Olives (30 Occurrences)

... The one drawback to arboriculture upon this ridge is the strong northwest wind which permanently bends most trees toward the Southeast, but affects the sturdy ... biblethesaurus.org/o/olives.htm - 37k

Derbe (4 Occurrences)

... Cilician Gates. Roman milestones have been found along the line of this road, one at a point 15 miles Northwest of Derbe. It was ... biblethesaurus.org/d/derbe.htm - 15k

Mamre (10 Occurrences)

... other than tradition is that called Khirbet and `Ain Nimreh (literally, the "ruin" and "spring" of "the leopard"), about 1/2 mile North-Northwest of modern ... biblethesaurus.org/m/mamre.htm - 16k

Beeroth (7 Occurrences)

... Amwas). If we follow the old road by way of Gibeon (el-Jib) and Bethhoron, Beeroth would lie probably to the Northwest of el-Jib. ... biblethesaurus.org/b/beeroth.htm - 11k

Nineveh (23 Occurrences)

... SENNACHERIB'S DESCRIPTION OF NINEVEH 1. The Walls 2. The Gates-Northwest 3. The Gates-South and East 4. The Gates-West 5. The Outer Wall: the Plantations 6 ... biblethesaurus.org/n/nineveh.htm - 52k

Sinai (38 Occurrences)

... Horeb also occurs (Exodus 3:1; Exodus 17:6; Exodus 33:6), applying both to the "Mount of God" and to the desert of Rephidim, some 20 miles to the Northwest. ... biblethesaurus.org/s/sinai.htm - 31k

Battle (282 Occurrences)

... and his men had made, the greater part of the Amorite army succeeded in escaping him and gained a long start in their flight, toward the northwest, through the ... biblethesaurus.org/b/battle.htm - 55k

Crete (7 Occurrences)

... The ordinary course from Cnidus in good weather was to steer straight for Cythera, but on this occasion the West or Northwest winds made this route ... biblethesaurus.org/c/crete.htm - 19k

Naphtali (51 Occurrences)

... There are the broad, rich terraces that rise away to the North and Northwest of the Sea of Galilee, with the fertile plain of Gennesaret on the seashore. ... biblethesaurus.org/n/naphtali.htm - 35k

Bethhoron (12 Occurrences)

... and his men had made, the greater part of the Amorite army succeeded in escaping him and gained a long start in their flight, toward the northwest, through the ... biblethesaurus.org/b/bethhoron.htm - 30k

Beth-horon (12 Occurrences)

... and his men had made, the greater part of the Amorite army succeeded in escaping him and gained a long start in their flight, toward the northwest, through the ... biblethesaurus.org/b/beth-horon.htm - 30k

Pisidia (2 Occurrences)

... tribes. No scheme of military conquest in the Pisidian mountains could omit this important strategical point on the Northwest. This ... biblethesaurus.org/p/pisidia.htm - 21k

Arabia (9 Occurrences)

... Thus the mountains of the Southeast corner have an altitude of from 5,000 to 6,000 feet, those of the Northwest of 4,000 or 5,000, whereas those which are ... biblethesaurus.org/a/arabia.htm - 43k

Nations (683 Occurrences)

... from Shem (Genesis 10:21)-the compiler again begins with the farthest situated-the Elamites-after which we have Asshur (Assyria), to the Northwest; Arpachshad ... biblethesaurus.org/n/nations.htm - 58k

Table (125 Occurrences)

... from Shem (Genesis 10:21)-the compiler again begins with the farthest situated-the Elamites-after which we have Asshur (Assyria), to the Northwest; Arpachshad ... biblethesaurus.org/t/table.htm - 62k

Zebulun (46 Occurrences)

... It "marched" with Naphtali on the East and Southeast, and with Asher on the West and Northwest. The line ran northward from Mt. ... biblethesaurus.org/z/zebulun.htm - 29k

Ziddim (1 Occurrence)

... Turion; Codex Alexandrinus omits): A fortified city in Naphtali (Joshua 19:35), probably represented by the modern Chattin, about 5 miles Northwest of Tiberias ... biblethesaurus.org/z/ziddim.htm - 7k

Zin (9 Occurrences)

... It is identical with the uplands lying to the North and Northwest of the wilderness of Paran, now occupied by the `Azazimeh Arabs. W. Ewing. ... biblethesaurus.org/z/zin.htm - 11k

Zabadaeans

... There is an ez-Zebedani about 25 miles Northwest of Damascus (now a station on the railway to Beirut), on the eastern slope of the Anti-Lebanon range. ... biblethesaurus.org/z/zabadaeans.htm - 7k

Kedar (11 Occurrences)

... writer's mind. The settlements of Kedar were probably in the Northwest of Arabia, not far from the borders of Palestine. Assyrian ... biblethesaurus.org/k/kedar.htm - 13k

Nebo (13 Occurrences)

... It may be represented by either Belt Nuba, 12 miles Northwest of Jerusalem, or Nuba, which lies about 4 miles South-Southeast of `Id el-Ma' (Adullam). W. Ewing. ... biblethesaurus.org/n/nebo.htm - 17k

Northwards (4 Occurrences)

biblethesaurus.org/n/northwards.htm - 7k

Nile (37 Occurrences)

... degree 30' North, long. 35 degree East, and flows Northwest 850 miles to its junction with the White North. The White Nile, the ... biblethesaurus.org/n/nile.htm - 29k

North-west (1 Occurrence)

North-west. << Northwest, North-west. Nose >>. Multi-Version Concordance North-west (1 Occurrence). ... (WBS YLT). << Northwest, North-west. Nose >>. Reference Bible biblethesaurus.org/n/north-west.htm - 6k

Nephtoah (2 Occurrences)

... The place is usually identified with Lifta, a village about 2 miles Northwest of Jerusalem, on the east bank of the Wady beit Hanina. ... biblethesaurus.org/n/nephtoah.htm - 9k

Northeast (1 Occurrence)

... eis Phoinika.... limena tes Kretes bleponta (looking) kata liba (the southwest wind) kai kata choron (the northwest wind). Choros ... biblethesaurus.org/n/northeast.htm - 8k

Ulai (2 Occurrences)

... Turned by the mountains, it runs Northwest as far as Bisutun, receiving all the waters of Southern Kurdistan, where, as the Sein Merre, it passes through the ... biblethesaurus.org/u/ulai.htm - 9k

Ono (5 Occurrences)

... and his friends vainly tried to inveigle Nehemiah into a conference (6:2). It is represented by the modern Kefr `Ana, which lies to the Northwest of Lydda. ... biblethesaurus.org/o/ono.htm - 9k

Ophni (1 Occurrence)

... The modern Jifneh, in a fine vale West of the road to Nablus and 2 1/2 miles Northwest of Bethel, might suit as to position; but the change in the initial ... biblethesaurus.org/o/ophni.htm - 7k

Jogbehah (2 Occurrences)

... The position is about 7 miles Northwest of `Amman, and about midway between that city and the town of es-SalT. It stands 3,468 ft. ... biblethesaurus.org/j/jogbehah.htm - 7k

Jabbok (7 Occurrences)

... It rises near to `Amman-Rabbath Ammon-and makes a wide circuit, flowing first to the East, then to the Northwest, until it is joined by the stream from Wady ... biblethesaurus.org/j/jabbok.htm - 11k

Jarmuth (7 Occurrences)

... above sealevel. It is nearly 2 miles Northwest of Belt Nattif, from which it is visible, and 8 1/2 miles, as measured on map, NNE of Belt Jibrin. ... biblethesaurus.org/j/jarmuth.htm - 11k

Lebonah (1 Occurrence)

... 19). It is represented by the modern Khan el-Lubban, about 3 miles West-Northwest of Seilun ("Shiloh"), on the way to Nablus. It ... biblethesaurus.org/l/lebonah.htm - 7k

Land (19790 Occurrences)

... Possibly, however, the name may represent the Hebrew ganne sarim, "princely gardens." It is applied to a district on the Northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee ... biblethesaurus.org/l/land.htm - 21k

Genneseret

... Possibly, however, the name may represent the Hebrew ganne sarim, "princely gardens." It is applied to a district on the Northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee ... biblethesaurus.org/g/genneseret.htm - 9k

Gedaliah (31 Occurrences)

... unlikely to cause any trouble. Gedaliah fixed his residence at Mizpah, a few miles Northwest of Jerusalem. Here he was joined by ... biblethesaurus.org/g/gedaliah.htm - 26k

Goath (1 Occurrence)

... If Gareb is the Northeast hill, then probably Goah is to be identified with the Northwest hill, which is called by Josephus "the camp of the Assyrians" (BJ, V ... biblethesaurus.org/g/goath.htm - 7k

Gennesaret (3 Occurrences)

... Possibly, however, the name may represent the Hebrew ganne sarim, "princely gardens." It is applied to a district on the Northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee ... biblethesaurus.org/g/gennesaret.htm - 11k

Gilboa (8 Occurrences)

... be identical with Jezreel-a point upon which Professor RAS Macalister has recently cast some doubt-Saul must have occupied the slopes on the Northwest side of ... biblethesaurus.org/g/gilboa.htm - 12k

Giloh (2 Occurrences)

... Probably the ruins Kb. Jala, in the hills 3 miles Northwest of Hulhul, mark the site (PEF, III, 313, Sh XXI). Multi-Version Concordance Giloh (2 Occurrences). ... biblethesaurus.org/g/giloh.htm - 8k

Gezer (14 Occurrences)

... times. The buried remains crown a narrow hill, running from Northwest to Southeast, about 1,700 ft. long by 300 to 500 ft. broad. ... biblethesaurus.org/g/gezer.htm - 27k

Goah (1 Occurrence)

... If Gareb is the Northeast hill, then probably Goah is to be identified with the Northwest hill, which is called by Josephus "the camp of the Assyrians" (BJ, V ... biblethesaurus.org/g/goah.htm - 7k

Ijon (3 Occurrences)

... The name survives in that of Merj A`yun, "meadow of springs," a rich, oval-shaped plain to the Northwest of Tell el Qady, where the LiTany turns sharply ... biblethesaurus.org/i/ijon.htm - 8k

Iphtahel (2 Occurrences)

... 14, 27). Northwest of the plain of el-Battauf stands a steep hill, connected only by a low saddle with the hills on the North. The ... biblethesaurus.org/i/iphtahel.htm - 7k

Iphtah-el (2 Occurrences)

... 14, 27). Northwest of the plain of el-Battauf stands a steep hill, connected only by a low saddle with the hills on the North. The ... biblethesaurus.org/i/iphtah-el.htm - 7k

Tappuah (8 Occurrences)

... 15:34). It is named between Engannim and Enam in a group of cities that lay in the Northwest of the territory of Judah. Tristram ... biblethesaurus.org/t/tappuah.htm - 11k

Tigris (2 Occurrences)

... It now joins the Euphrates about 40 miles Northwest of the Persian Gulf, the two streams there forming the Shat el Arab, but in early historical times they ... biblethesaurus.org/t/tigris.htm - 9k

Troas (6 Occurrences)

... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. TROAS. tro'-as (Troas): The chief city in the Northwest of Asia Minor, on the coast of Mysia in the Roman province of Asia. ... biblethesaurus.org/t/troas.htm - 11k

Timnah (12 Occurrences)

... is probably another Timnah, and identical with the Thamna of Josephus (BJ, III, iii, 5; IV, viii, 1). This is probably the Tibneh, 10 miles Northwest of Bethel ... biblethesaurus.org/t/timnah.htm - 13k

Tikvath (1 Occurrence)

... It now joins the Euphrates about 40 miles Northwest of the Persian Gulf, the two streams there forming the Shat el Arab, but in early historical times they ... biblethesaurus.org/t/tikvath.htm - 9k

Taanach (7 Occurrences)

... Esdraelon. Megiddo (Tell el-Mutesellim) lies 5 miles to the Northwest. These two places are almost invariably named together. The ... biblethesaurus.org/t/taanach.htm - 12k

Tikvah (2 Occurrences)

... It now joins the Euphrates about 40 miles Northwest of the Persian Gulf, the two streams there forming the Shat el Arab, but in early historical times they ... biblethesaurus.org/t/tikvah.htm - 10k

Trachonitis (1 Occurrence)

... a rugged stony tract." There are two volcanic districts South and East of Damascus, to which the Greeks applied this name: that to the Northwest of the ... biblethesaurus.org/t/trachonitis.htm - 13k

Fair (147 Occurrences)

... Here Paul waited for a considerable time (Acts 27:9); but while it afforded good anchorage and a shelter from North and Northwest winds, "the haven was not ... biblethesaurus.org/f/fair.htm - 40k

Emmaus (1 Occurrence)

... In Crusading times this difficulty appears to have been realized, and on what grounds is not known, Kubeibeh at just over 60 stadia, Northwest of Jerusalem ... biblethesaurus.org/e/emmaus.htm - 10k

Etam (5 Occurrences)

... 4:32). Mentioned with EN-RIMMON (which see), identified by Conder with Khurbet `AiTun in the hills Northwest of Beersheba. (3) The ... biblethesaurus.org/e/etam.htm - 11k

Elon (8 Occurrences)

... with Shaalbim and Bethshemesh, formed one of Solomon's commissariat districts (1 Kings 4:9). Conder has suggested Beit' Anan, about 4 miles Northwest of Neby ... biblethesaurus.org/e/elon.htm - 10k

Ezion-geber (6 Occurrences)

... When the children of Israel left "the way of the Arabah," having come from the Northwest, they seem to have turned to the Northeast from the neighborhood of ... biblethesaurus.org/e/ezion-geber.htm - 10k

Edomites (22 Occurrences)

... have first the stretch of salt marsh land called es-Sebkha; then, beyond the line of white cliffs that crosses the valley diagonally from Northwest to Southeast ... biblethesaurus.org/e/edomites.htm - 23k

Eziongeber (3 Occurrences)

... When the children of Israel left "the way of the Arabah," having come from the Northwest, they seem to have turned to the Northeast from the neighborhood of ... biblethesaurus.org/e/eziongeber.htm - 9k

Damascus (58 Occurrences)

... the right." 2. Situation and Natural Features: Damascus is situated (33 degrees 30' North latitude, 36 degrees 18' East longitude) in the Northwest corner of ... biblethesaurus.org/d/damascus.htm - 45k

Dok

... above Jericho. The name persists in Ain Duk with its copious springs of excellent water about 4 miles Northwest of Jericho. Some ... biblethesaurus.org/d/dok.htm - 7k

Merchandise (34 Occurrences)

... the mountains East of the Jordan valley (compare Josephus 13 27), and not impossibly on that described at length in BJ, VII, vi, 1-3." To the Northwest of this ... biblethesaurus.org/m/merchandise.htm - 22k

Meroz (1 Occurrence)

... Meroz may possibly be identified with el-Murussus, a mud-built village about 5 miles Northwest of Beisan, on the slopes to the North of the Vale of Jezreel. ... biblethesaurus.org/m/meroz.htm - 9k

Mozah (1 Occurrence)

... The name means "place of hard stone." The village lies to the North of Quloniyeh (possibly Emmaus), about 4 miles Northwest of Jerusalem. ... biblethesaurus.org/m/mozah.htm - 7k

Migdalel (1 Occurrence)

... It is probably to be identified with either Khirbet Mejdel, 3 miles North of Qedes, or Mejdel Islim, 5 miles farther to the Northwest. ... biblethesaurus.org/m/migdalel.htm - 7k

Madon (2 Occurrences)

... The place may be then identified with Meiron, a village with ancient ruins and rock tombs at the foot of Jebel Jermuk, a little to the Northwest of Safed. ... biblethesaurus.org/m/madon.htm - 8k

Migdal-el (1 Occurrence)

... It is probably to be identified with either Khirbet Mejdel, 3 miles North of Qedes, or Mejdel Islim, 5 miles farther to the Northwest. ... biblethesaurus.org/m/migdal-el.htm - 7k

Mallus

... The site is a little West of Kara-Tash, where inscriptions of Antiocheia and Mallus have been found. Tarsus lay about 35 miles to the Northwest. ... biblethesaurus.org/m/mallus.htm - 7k

Middin (1 Occurrence)

... The Greek reading Ainon, "place of springs," suggests the neighborhood of the extensive oasis of `Ain Feshkhah at the northwest corner of the Dead Sea where ... biblethesaurus.org/m/middin.htm - 7k

Melita (1 Occurrence)

... A bay 2 1/2 miles Northwest of Valetta, the mouth of which is held by tradition to be the place where the vessel that bore Paul ran ashore, tallies admirably ... biblethesaurus.org/m/melita.htm - 10k

Macedonia (23 Occurrences)

... Heracles (Herodotus v.22), settled in the fertile plains about the lower Haliacmon (Karasu or Vistritza) and Axius (Vardar), to the North and Northwest of the ... biblethesaurus.org/m/macedonia.htm - 40k

Edom (108 Occurrences)

... have first the stretch of salt marsh land called es-Sebkha; then, beyond the line of white cliffs that crosses the valley diagonally from Northwest to Southeast ... biblethesaurus.org/e/edom.htm - 53k

Paphos (2 Occurrences)

... in Acts 13:6, 13 is strictly called New Paphos (modern Baffa), and lay on the coast about a mile South of the modern Ktima and some 10 miles Northwest of the ... biblethesaurus.org/p/paphos.htm - 14k

Praetorium (8 Occurrences)

... II and his sister Bernice were living (Wars, II, xvi, 3). The palace of Herod occupied the highest part of the southwest hill near the northwest angle of the ... biblethesaurus.org/p/praetorium.htm - 14k

Baal-gad (3 Occurrences)

... This definitely locates it in the valley between the Lebanons, to the West or Northwest of Hermon. It must not be confused with Baal-hermon. ... biblethesaurus.org/b/baal-gad.htm - 8k