Exothen marks what is on the outward side, beyond a boundary, or among those outside a group.

The term most often identifies the outward or visible side in contrasts with what is inside, especially in descriptions of vessels, graves, and personal appearance. It also marks a location or source beyond a person, city, or temple area, and once identifies people outside a social group.

1. The outward or visible side · dominant

   As an adverb, the term marks the side contrasted with what is inside. In Luke 11:39 and Luke 11:40 the APB renders the contrast as the "outside" and the "inside" of a cup and platter; Matthew 23:27 and Matthew 23:28 apply the same contrast to an outward appearance and an inward condition. In 1 Peter 3:3, the APB renders an "outward adornment," placing the term with visible forms of adornment.

   1 Peter 3:3Luke 11:39Luke 11:40Matthew 23:25Matthew 23:27Matthew 23:28
2. Beyond a physical boundary · common

   The term identifies what is beyond or external to a stated boundary. In Mark 7:15 and Mark 7:18, the APB renders something "outside" the human that enters; Revelation 11:2 and Revelation 14:20 place a courtyard and a winepress beyond the temple or city. In 2 Corinthians 7:5, the APB contrasts "quarrels outside" with "fears inside."

   2 Corinthians 7:5Mark 7:15Mark 7:18Revelation 11:2Revelation 14:20
3. People outside a group · rare

   In 1 Timothy 3:7, the adverb occurs with the clause concerning a good testimony from people beyond the stated community; the APB renders them as "those outside."

   1 Timothy 3:7

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB commonly presents the term through "outside," "outwardly," or "outward," and contrasts these with "inside" or "inwardly" in several verses. Because the APB is a whole-verse translation, these renderings indicate the clauses' overall contrasts rather than a fixed English equivalent in every occurrence.