4 occurrences

'Distant' in the Bible

But the boat [by this time] was already a long distance from land, tossed and battered by the waves; for the wind was against them.

Verse ConceptsWindFar From HereThe Sea Stirred Uplakes

He replied, “Rightly did Isaiah prophesy about you hypocrites (play-actors, pretenders), as it is written [in Scripture],‘These people honor Me with their lips,But their heart is far from Me.

Verse ConceptsHoliness, Purpose OfLegalismLipsPretenceProfessingLack Of MeaningGod And The HeartMere TalkNamed Prophets Of The LordProphecies concerningHypocritesHypocrisy

A few days later, the younger son gathered together everything [that he had] and traveled to a distant country, and there he wasted his fortune in reckless and immoral living.

Verse ConceptsGluttonyExtravaganceExcessBad Decision Making ExamplesBuying and sellingLeisure, Nature And Purpose OfLossThriftWantonnessDeparturesA Short TimeFar From HereShort Time Till The EndThey Committed Immorality

So He said, “A nobleman went to a distant country to obtain for himself a kingdom, and [then] to return.

Verse ConceptsHeirsInheritance, SpiritualNoblesRich, TheIndividuals going homeFar From HereGifts And Talents

Bible Theasaurus

Aloof (19 instances)
Distant (94 instances)
Inaccessible (14 instances)
Remote (38 instances)
Removed (389 instances)