The term "south-east" is not explicitly mentioned in the Bible; however, the concept of direction and geography plays a significant role in biblical narratives and symbolism. Understanding the geographical context of the biblical lands can provide deeper insights into the events and teachings of the Scriptures.

Geographical Context

In biblical times, the land of Israel was situated at the crossroads of major ancient civilizations, bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the west, the Arabian Desert to the east, and the lands of Egypt to the south. The south-eastern regions of the biblical world would generally refer to areas that lie to the south-east of Israel, such as parts of the Arabian Peninsula and regions extending towards Mesopotamia.

Biblical References and Symbolism

While the specific term "south-east" is not used, the Bible frequently mentions directions, including the south and east, which can be combined to understand the south-eastern regions. For instance, the east is often associated with the rising sun and new beginnings, as seen in Genesis 2:8, where God plants a garden "in the east, in Eden."

The south, on the other hand, is often associated with warmth and sometimes with judgment or testing, as seen in passages like Job 37:17, which speaks of the "south wind" bringing heat. Combining these directions, the south-east can be seen as a place of both new beginnings and testing.

Historical and Cultural Significance

The south-eastern regions, particularly the Arabian Peninsula, were home to various tribes and peoples mentioned in the Bible. For example, the descendants of Ishmael, the son of Abraham and Hagar, are traditionally associated with the Arabian tribes. Genesis 25:13-16 lists the names of Ishmael's sons, who became leaders of twelve tribes settled in the region.

The south-east also holds significance in the account of the Magi, or wise men, who came from the east to worship the newborn Jesus, as recorded in Matthew 2:1-2. While the exact origin of the Magi is not specified, their journey from the east suggests a region that could include the south-eastern lands.

Prophetic and Eschatological Implications

In prophetic literature, directions often carry symbolic meanings. The south and east are sometimes mentioned in the context of divine intervention or judgment. For instance, in Ezekiel 20:46-47, God commands the prophet to set his face toward the south and prophesy against the forest of the Negev, symbolizing judgment.

In eschatological terms, the south-east, like other directions, can be seen as part of the broader biblical narrative of God's sovereignty over all nations and regions. The gathering of peoples from all directions to worship the Lord is a recurring theme in prophetic visions, as seen in Isaiah 43:5-6, where God promises to bring His people from the east and gather them from the west.

Conclusion

While the specific term "south-east" is not found in the Bible, understanding the geographical and symbolic significance of directions enhances the study of biblical texts. The south-eastern regions, with their historical and prophetic associations, contribute to the rich tapestry of biblical narrative and theology.4611. Siloam -- Siloam, a pool in Jer.
... Transliteration: Siloam Phonetic Spelling: (sil-o-am') Short Definition: Siloam
Definition: Siloam, a spring within the walls, in the south-east corner of ...
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99. Adrias -- the Adriatic, the name of a sea
... the Hadria, a name given by sailors not merely to the Adriatic Sea, to which it
properly belonged, but also to the open Mediterranean to the south-east of Italy ...
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2791. Kilikia -- Cilicia, a province of Asia Minor
... kil-ik-ee'-ah) Short Definition: Cilicia Definition: Cilicia, a Roman province between
the Taurus range of mountains and the coast in the south-east corner of ...
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1046. Gadarenos -- of Gadara, Gadarene
... Definition: Gadarene, belonging to Gadara Definition: Gadarene, belonging to Gadara
(an important Hellenized town, one of the Decapolis, and south-east of the ...
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1179. Dekapolis -- Decapolis, a region East of the Jordan
... ol-is) Short Definition: Decapolis Definition: Decapolis, meaning a group or district
of ten cities (of the Greek type) in Palestine, mostly south-east of the ...
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2148. Eurokludon -- Euroklydon, northeast wind
... Euroklydon, northeast wind From Euros (the east wind) and kludon; a storm from the
East (or southeast), ie (in modern phrase) a Levanter -- Euroklydon. ...
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8603. Tophel -- a place Southeast of the Dead Sea
... 8602b, 8603. Tophel. 8604 . a place Southeast of the Dead Sea. Transliteration:
Tophel Phonetic Spelling: (to'-fel) Short Definition: Tophel. ...
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4586. Meunim -- a people Southeast of the Dead Sea
... Meunim or Meinim. 4587 . a people Southeast of the Dead Sea. Transliteration:
Meunim or Meinim Phonetic Spelling: (meh-oo-nee') Short Definition: Meunites. ...
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2362. Chavran -- a district Southeast of Mount Hermon
... 2361, 2362. Chavran. 2363 . a district Southeast of Mount Hermon. Transliteration:
Chavran Phonetic Spelling: (khav-rawn') Short Definition: Hauran. ...
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2128. Ziph -- a son of Judah, also a city Southeast of Hebron and ...
... Ziph. 2129 . a son of Judah, also a city Southeast of Hebron and a city in S.
Judah. Transliteration: Ziph Phonetic Spelling: (zeef) Short Definition: Ziph. ...
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6924b. qedem -- eastward, toward the east
... the same as qedem Definition eastward, toward the east NASB Word Usage east (9),
east side (2), east* (2), eastern (1), eastward (10), side (1), southeast* (1 ...
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5045. negeb -- south country, the Negeb, south
... unused word Definition south country, the Negeb, south NASB Word Usage Negev (36),
South (11), south (45), south side (2), south* (3), southeast* (1), southern ...
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The Nations of the South-East
... CHAPTER III THE NATIONS OF THE SOUTH-EAST. Israel was cut in two by the
Jordan. The districts east of the Jordan were those that ...
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The Girdle of the City. Nehemiah 3
... of the circumference was from 'the sheep-gate.' That, we suppose, was seated on
the south part, yet but little removed from that corner, which looks south-east ...
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Jesus at the Well of Sychar
... Following the straight olive-shaded road from the south, to where a spur of Gerizim,
jutting south-east, forms the Vale of Shechem, we stand by that Well of ...
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Jesus Heals Two Gergesene Demoniacs.
... Some sixteen miles away and to the southeast, and seven miles back from
the lake, was the well-known city of Gadara. Further on ...
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Description of Pilate's Palace and the Adjacent Buildings.
... A parapet, and an entrance at the north, south, east, and west sides alone broke
the uniformity of this part of the market-place, which was called the forum ...
/.../chapter xvi description of pilates.htm

Appendix 1 Massecheth Middoth
... That on the south-west was the chamber of offering; that on the south-east the chamber
of the shew-bread; on the north-east, there the Asmoneans deposited the ...
/.../edersheim/sketches of jewish social life/appendix 1 massecheth middoth.htm

Accidental Causes of Corruption.
... Its name however is sufficiently intelligible; being compounded of Euros, the
south-east wind,' and kludon, a tempest:' a compound which happily survives ...
/.../chapter iv accidental causes of.htm

Chapter x
... Gimirrai. "Magog," according to Josephus, represents the ancient Scythian
hordes, found originally southeast of the Black Sea. Perhaps ...
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The Heroic Women of Early Indiana Methodism.
... extending from the Ohio at Madison, to Fort Wayne, embracing all of the present
North Indiana Conference and about one-half of the Southeast, requiring him to ...
/.../the heroic women of early indiana methodism/the heroic women of early.htm

Chapter xiv
... having a separate king. "Bela," or "Zoar," had best be placed at the southeast
corner of the Dead Sea. Note the unconnected perfect ...
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Southeast (2 Occurrences)
... NORTHEAST, SOUTHEAST. ... if by any means they could reach Phoenix, and winter there;
which is a haven of Crete, looking north-east and south-east." the Revised ...
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South-east (1 Occurrence)
South-east. Southeast, South-east. Southern . Multi-Version Concordance ... (WEY
ASV BBE DBY). Southeast, South-east. Southern . Reference Bible.
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North (164 Occurrences)
... the angels and gather together His chosen People from north, south, east and west ...
and winter there, which is a port of Crete, looking northeast and southeast. ...
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Northeast (1 Occurrence)
... NORTHEAST, SOUTHEAST. ... if by any means they could reach Phoenix, and winter there;
which is a haven of Crete, looking north-east and south-east." the Revised ...
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Jattir (4 Occurrences)
... It is now Khirbet `Attir, an important ruin, in the extreme South of the hill country,
5 miles Southeast of edh Dhariyeh and 20 miles Southeast of Belt Jibrin. ...
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Bethdagon (2 Occurrences)
... (2.) A city near the south-east border of Asher (Joshua 19:27). ... It may be represented
by the modern Beit Dijan, about 6 miles Southeast of Jaffa. ...
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Beth-dagon (2 Occurrences)
... (2.) A city near the south-east border of Asher (Joshua 19:27). ... It may be represented
by the modern Beit Dijan, about 6 miles Southeast of Jaffa. ...
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Hauran (2 Occurrences)
... of the ancient divisions of Bashan (qv), and lay on the south-east of Gaulanitis ...
North, to the Yarmuk in the Southwest, and the open desert in the Southeast. ...
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Geology
... A notable area of Paleozoic occurs Southeast of the Dead Sea. ... Those Southeast
of the Dead Sea are the oldest of all, being of Cambrian age. ...
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Elamites (2 Occurrences)
... across. On a steep hill to the southern side and a little Southeast of
the wide expanse is Kh. esh-Shuweikeh, the site of Socoh. ...
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