11 Bible Verses about Good Things From Far Away

As cold waters to a thirsty man, so is good news from a far country.

She is like the merchants' ships for she brings her food from afar.

It spies the pray from there. Its eyes see it from far away.

What purpose does frankincense come to me from Sheba and the sweet cane from a distant land? Your burnt offerings are not acceptable and your sacrifices are not pleasing to me.

The name of Jehovah is going to come from far away. His anger is burning. His burden is heavy. His lips are filled with fury. His tongue is like a devouring flame.

You people escaped from the sword. Now leave! Do not just stand there. Remember Jehovah in a distant land and think about Jerusalem.

Listen to them as they sing to Jehovah from the ends of the earth: Glory and praise to the righteous one! But I say: My heart is heavy with grief. I am discouraged, for evil still prevails, and treachery is everywhere.

On that day they made great offerings and were glad. God made them glad with great joy. The women and the children were glad with them. The joy of Jerusalem came to the ears of those who were far off.

Do not be afraid, my servant Jacob, proclaims Jehovah. Do not be terrified, Israel. I am going to rescue you from a faraway place. I am going to rescue your descendants from where they are captives. The descendants of Jacob will again have peace and security, and no one will frighten them.

They come from a far country, from the extremities of the heavens (horizons). Jehovah and his instruments of indignation come to destroy the whole land.

I get my knowledge from afar. I ascribe justice to my Maker.