King James Version with full narration by Alexander Scourby
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Afar
CategoryArchaic Word
Modern Equivalentfrom a great distance; far away.
KJV Word TypeAdverb
DefinitionAt or from a great distance. Used frequently in the KJV to describe physical distance, but also spiritual distance — as in those who stand afar off, unable or unwilling to draw near to God.
Key Verses"And Peter followed him afar off." (Matthew 26:58); "The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous." (Proverbs 15:29)