16 occurrences

'Far' in the Bible

"As far as I'm concerned, my food comes to me in the form of sighs, and my cries of anguish pour out like water.

Verse ConceptsSighingIndigestion

His children are far from deliverance; they'll be maltreated before they leave home, with no one to rescue them.

Verse Conceptsdefence, humanSafetyGod Is HolyChildren Suffering

For all their expectations, they are doomed to disappointment; even though they have come and searched this far.

Verse ConceptsOptimismDisappointment

If you have any iniquity, throw it far away. Don't let evil live in your residence.

Verse ConceptsTentsForsaking SinSteadfastnessInjustice

Withdraw your hand far from me and keep me from being petrified with terror.

Verse ConceptsGod's HandGod's Hands In OppositionThose Frightened Of God

"We have both the gray-haired and the aged with us, and they are far older than your father.

Verse ConceptsAge, Glories OfMaturity, PhysicalOld Age, Attitudes ToOld Age, Attainment OfGreyWisdom

Behold! Their prosperity isn't in their control! The counsel of the wicked will remain far from me."

Verse ConceptsadvisersMan's Counsel

"Isn't God in heaven above? Consider how far away the stars are, and how lofty they are!

Verse ConceptsAstronomyGod On HighThings On High

"Though God fills their houses with good things, the counsel of the wicked will remain far from me.

Verse ConceptsGiving Good ThingsMan's Counsel

Far be it from me to admit that you're right! I intend to maintain my integrity even if it kills me!

Verse ConceptsAs Long As Life LastsFar Be It!Man Vindicates

He sinks his shaft far from human habitations, in a place forgotten by explorers; they hang on harnesses as they swing back and forth.

Verse ConceptsFeetSwinging

For he looks as far as the ends of the earth and sees everything under the sky.

Verse ConceptsVeilsGod, All knowingGod Seeing All The Earth

"But now they mock me; men who are far younger than I, whose fathers I would have hated to entrust with my own sheep dogs.

Verse ConceptsdogsMockeryOld Age, Attitudes ToRidicule, Objects OfDisrespect For Old AgeDerisionDisdainFun

Look! As far as God is concerned, I'm just like you are I, too, have been pinched off from a piece of clay.

Verse ConceptsGodly Fear, DescriptionClayClay, Figurative UseLike People By NatureOther People Of God

"Therefore you men of understanding, listen to me! Far be it for God to practice wickedness, or the Almighty to do what is wrong,

Verse ConceptsFar Be It!Is God Unjust?Pay Attention To People!Work Ethic

and said, "You may come only this far and no more. Your majestic waves will stop here.'?

Verse ConceptsWavesDivine Power Over NatureMighty in its influenceThe Ocean

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