This is an unhappy expression, bringing in the name of God where it does not occur. In the O.T. it is chalilah, 'far be it.' Ge 44:7,17, etc. In the N.T. ?? ???????, 'let it not be.' Ro 3:4,6,31, etc.
And they said to him, Why saith my lord these words? Far be it from us that thy servants should do according to this thing:
And he said, Far be it from me that I should do so: the man in whose hand the cup is found, he shall be my servant; and as for you, go in peace to your father.
By no means: verily let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mayest be justified in thy sayings, and mayest overcome when thou art judged.