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afar

Meaning of “afar”

Sense 1: At or from a great distance. Sense 2: Figuratively, remote, estranged, or absent.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
51 occurrences51 verses21 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Genesis 22:4

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Matthew 26:58
But Peter followed him afar off unto the high priest’s palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end.
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The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Matthew 26:58 · retained source text

But Peter followed him afarre off, vnto the high Priests palace, and went in, and sate with the seruants to see the end.

Matthew 27:55
And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him:
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1611 witness · Matthew 27:55 · retained source text

And many women were there (beholding afarre off) which followed Iesus from Galilee, ministring vnto him.

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Historical definitions

At a distance in place; to or from a distance. In Scripture, figuratively, estranged in affection; alienated. Absent; not assisting.

volume 1, leaf 133, column 3 (main dictionary)