Afar

AF'AR, adverb [a and far. See [[Far]].]

1. At a distance in place; to or from a distance; used with from preceding, or off following; as, he was seen from afar; I saw him afar off.

2. In scripture, figuratively, estranged in affection; alienated.

My kinsmen stand afar off. [[Psalms 38#11|Psalms 38:11]].

3. Absent; not assisting.

Why standest thou afar off, O Lord? [[Psalms 10#1|Psalms 10:1]]

4. Not of the visible church. [[Ephesians 2#17|Ephesians 2:17]].