AF'AR, adv. [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. Ps. 38.3. Absent; not assisting.Why standest thou afar off, O Lord? Ps. 104. Not of the visible church. Eph. 2.
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