5 occurrences

'Far' in the Bible

As far as I am concerned, far be it from me to sin against the Lord by ceasing to pray for you! I will instruct you in the way that is good and upright.

Verse ConceptsGod's WaysPrayerlessnessRevenge, Examples OfReward, HumanWatchfulness, Of LeadersUnceasingAlways PrayingI Pray For YouTeaching The Way Of GodCauses of failure inPraying For OthersPraying

Jonathan said, "Far be it from you to suggest this! If I were at all aware that my father had decided to harm you, wouldn't I tell you about it?"

Verse ConceptsFar Be It!Things Revealed

Was it just today that I began to inquire of God on his behalf? Far be it from me! The king should not accuse his servant or any of my father's house. For your servant is not aware of all this -- not in whole or in part!"

Verse ConceptsIgnorant Of Facts

He said to his men, "May the Lord keep me far away from doing such a thing to my lord, who is the Lord's chosen one, by extending my hand against him. After all, he is the Lord's chosen one."

Verse Conceptsethics, socialCivic DutiesHonouring RulersResistanceThe Anointed OneThe Lord's Anointed

Then David and his men went up and raided the Geshurites, the Girzites, and the Amalekites. (They had been living in that land for a long time, from the approach to Shur as far as the land of Egypt.)

Verse ConceptsAmalekitesHistory Of NationsFighting Enemies

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