The term "outgoings" in the Bible is often used to describe the boundaries or extremities of a particular area, whether it be geographical, spiritual, or metaphorical. It is a term that appears in various contexts throughout the Scriptures, providing insight into the delineation of territories, the extent of divine blessings, and the comprehensive nature of God's creation and providence.

Geographical Boundaries

In the Old Testament, "outgoings" frequently refers to the physical boundaries of the land allotted to the tribes of Israel. For instance, in the book of Joshua, the term is used to describe the borders of the Promised Land. Joshua 17:9 states, "Then the border went down to the Brook Kanah. These cities belonged to Ephraim among the cities of Manasseh. The border of Manasseh was on the north side of the brook and ended at the sea." Here, "outgoings" signifies the extent of the land given to the tribe of Manasseh, marking the limits of their inheritance.

Similarly, in Joshua 15:4 , the term is used to describe the southern boundary of the tribe of Judah: "It then passed to Azmon, joined the Brook of Egypt, and ended at the Sea. This was their southern border." The use of "outgoings" in these passages underscores the importance of clearly defined borders in the distribution of the land among the tribes, reflecting God's order and provision for His people.

Spiritual and Metaphorical Usage

Beyond its geographical implications, "outgoings" can also be understood in a spiritual or metaphorical sense. In Psalm 65:8 , the psalmist declares, "Those who live far away fear Your wonders; You make the dawn and sunset shout for joy." Here, the "outgoings" of the morning and evening are a poetic expression of the daily cycle of creation, highlighting God's sovereignty over time and the natural world. The imagery of dawn and sunset rejoicing serves as a reminder of the Creator's majesty and the continuous praise due to Him from all corners of the earth.

Divine Blessings and Providence

The concept of "outgoings" also extends to the blessings and providence of God. In Psalm 121:8 , the psalmist assures, "The LORD will watch over your coming and going, both now and forevermore." This verse emphasizes God's comprehensive care and protection over every aspect of a believer's life, from the beginning to the end of each day and throughout all of life's journeys. The "outgoings" here symbolize the entirety of one's activities and movements, all under the watchful eye of the Lord.

Conclusion

In summary, the term "outgoings" in the Bible serves as a multifaceted concept that encompasses geographical boundaries, the natural order of creation, and the all-encompassing care of God. Whether describing the physical limits of the Promised Land or the spiritual assurance of divine oversight, "outgoings" reflects the order, provision, and sovereignty of God in the lives of His people.8445. Tovqhath -- father-in-law of Huldah
... borders, goings forth out, issues, outgoings. From the same as yiqqahah; obedience;
Tokahath, an Israelite -- Tikvath (by correction for Tiqvah). ...
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8444. totsaah -- an outgoing, extremity, perhaps source, escape
... in plural collective) exit, ie (geographical) boundary, or (figuratively) deliverance,
(actively) source -- border(-s), going(-s) forth (out), issues, outgoings ...
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In Divinity we are Entertained with all Objects from Everlasting ...
... THE THIRD CENTURY 43 In Divinity we are entertained with all objects from everlasting
to everlasting: because with Him whose outgoings from everlasting: being ...
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Wisdom is Begotten of the Father, as Fire from Fire.
... posts of my ingoings. For my outgoings are the outgoings of life, and
[my] will has been prepared by the Lord. But they who sin ...
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Notes on the Third Century
... This is slightly obscure, and it looks as if the word are' had been accidentally
omitted after 'outgoings.' If we read the sentence, after the first clause, as ...
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Psalm LXV.
... "Outgoings in morning and in evening Thou shalt delight:" that is, Thou makest
delightful. ... There are outgoings in morning, there are outgoings in the evening. ...
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Psalm CVII.
... For "He made the outgoings of waters to be thirst." Let them say, "Now there is
no prophet more, and He will not know us any more." [4887] "A fruitful land to ...
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South -- the Image of God in Man
... To run the world back to its first original and infancy, and, as it were, to view
nature in its cradle, and trace the outgoings of the Ancient of Days in the ...
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Eyes Right
... watched in their incomings, lest that which we take into our soul should be darkness
rather than light; and they need to be watched in their outgoings lest the ...
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Submission and Peace
... heart. Such a heart has found an adequate and worthy object for the outgoings
of its affections. Base things loved always disturb. ...
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Life Hid and not Hid
... As the Book of Proverbs has it, 'out of it are the issues of life,' all the outgoings
of activity of every kind, both that which we ascribe to the head, and ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture j/life hid and not hid.htm

Within what Tribe the Lake of Gennesaret Was.
... not a little vexed interpreters in Joshua 19; where Jordan is twice mentioned, in
defining the limits of the tribe of Naphtali; verse 33, "the outgoings of the ...
/.../lightfoot/from the talmud and hebraica/chapter 71 within what tribe.htm

Outgoings (21 Occurrences)
...Outgoings (21 Occurrences). ... Numbers 34:5 and the border hath turned round from Azmon
to the brook of Egypt, and its outgoings have been at the sea. (YLT). ...
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Goings (42 Occurrences)
... words for "go" (see Go), for "going" and "goings," the Hebrew has 'ashshur ('ashur,
'ashur), "step," motsa', totsa'oth, "goings out," "outgoings." The word ...
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Outgoing (10 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. OUTGOING. out'-go-ing: In Psalm 65:8, "Thou makest
the outgoings of the morning and evening to rejoice," the Hebrew is motsa'. ...
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Coast (70 Occurrences)
... 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 ...
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Writeth (26 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Numbers 33:2 and Moses writeth their outgoings, by their journeys, by the
command of Jehovah; and these 'are' their journeys, by their outgoings: (YLT). ...
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Outlandish (1 Occurrence)

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Jiphthahel (2 Occurrences)
... Joshua 19:14 And the border compasseth it on the north side to Hannathon: and
the outgoings thereof are in the valley of Jiphthahel: (KJV). ...
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Lakum (1 Occurrence)
... Joshua 19:33 And their coast was from Heleph, from Allon to Zaanannim, and Adami,
Nekeb, and Jabneel, unto Lakum; and the outgoings thereof were at Jordan ...
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Going (2561 Occurrences)
... words for "go" (see Go), for "going" and "goings," the Hebrew has 'ashshur ('ashur,
'ashur), "step," motsa', totsa'oth, "goings out," "outgoings." The word ...
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Issues (8 Occurrences)
... ISSUES. ish'-uz (tots'-oth, literally, "outgoings"): (1) Ways of escape (Psalm
68:20 the King James Version); (2) free moral choices (Proverbs 4:23). ...
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