(Heb. tsaphon), a 'hidden' or 'dark place,' as opposed to the sunny south (Deuteronomy 3:27 ). A Hebrew in speaking of the points of the compass was considered as always having his face to the east, and hence 'the left hand' (Genesis 14:15; Job 23:9 ) denotes the north. The 'kingdoms of the north'"> StudyL ı ght .org Plug in, Turn on and Be En light ened! Not Yet a Member? Click to Sign Up Now! --> --> Bible Study Tools Lang uage Tools Study Lib rary Hist orical Writings Pas toral Resources Per sonal Resources Site Resources Lectionary Calendar Saturday, June 6th, 2026 the Week of Proper 4 / Ordinary 9 video advertismenet advertisement advertisement advertisement Attention! For 10¢ a day you can enjoy StudyLight.org ads free while helping to build churches and support pastors in Uganda. Click here to learn more! Home » Bible Dictionaries » Easton's Bible Dictionary » Letter N Bible Dictionaries Northward Easton's Bible Dictionary Search for… Enter query below: or A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z Prev Entry North Country Next Entry Nose-Jewels Resource Toolbox Print Article Additional Links Dictionaries Easton's Bible Dictionary Northward King James Dictionary Southward Northward Webster Dictionary Southwards Southward Northwards (only first 3 shown) Lexicons יָמִין נֶגֶב צָפוֹן (only first 3 shown) (Heb. tsaphon), a "hidden" or "dark place," as opposed to the sunny south ( Deuteronomy 3:27 ). A Hebrew in speaking of the points of the compass was considered as always having his face to the east, and hence "the left hand" ( Genesis 14:15 ; Job 23:9 ) denotes the north. The "kingdoms of the north" are Chaldea, Assyria, Media, etc.
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