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The geographical direction opposite to north, often used to demonstrate the vast extent between the two.

South as a point of the compass

Job 9:9; Matthew 12:42 pp Luke 11:31 See also Genesis 13:14; Numbers 10:6; Deuteronomy 33:2; 1 Samuel 23:19; Job 39:26; Daniel 8:9; Acts 21:3

South and north used to demonstrate vast extent

Isaiah 43:6 See also Genesis 28:14; Job 23:9; Ezekiel 20:47; Ezekiel 21:4

See also

4821  east
4842  north
4857  west