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Webster 1913 Edition
Afar
A-far′
,adv.
[Pref.
a-
(for on
or of
) + far
.] At, to, or from a great distance; far away; – often used with from preceding, or off following;
as, he was seen from
afar
; I saw him afar
off.The steep where Fame’s proud temple shines
afar
. Beattie.
Webster 1828 Edition
Afar
AF'AR
,adv.
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. 10
4.
Not of the visible church. Eph. 2.