The term "far-distant" is not explicitly found in the Berean Standard Bible as a specific phrase, but the concept of distance, both literal and metaphorical, is prevalent throughout the Scriptures. This entry explores the biblical understanding of distance, particularly in relation to God's omnipresence, human separation from God due to sin, and the eschatological hope of drawing near to God.

God's Omnipresence

The Bible affirms that God is omnipresent, meaning He is present everywhere and not limited by physical distance. Psalm 139:7-10 beautifully captures this truth: "Where can I go to escape Your Spirit? Where can I flee from Your presence? If I ascend to the heavens, You are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, You are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle by the farthest sea, even there Your hand will guide me; Your right hand will hold me fast." This passage emphasizes that no matter how far one might travel, God is always near, guiding and sustaining His creation.

Separation Due to Sin

While God is omnipresent, sin creates a metaphorical distance between humanity and God. Isaiah 59:2 states, "But your iniquities have built barriers between you and your God, and your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He does not hear." This separation is not due to physical distance but rather a spiritual chasm caused by sin. The Bible consistently calls for repentance and reconciliation with God to bridge this gap.

Reconciliation and Drawing Near

The New Testament reveals the means by which this separation is overcome through Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:13 declares, "But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ." Through Christ's sacrificial death and resurrection, believers are reconciled to God, eliminating the distance that sin created.

Eschatological Hope

The concept of distance is also significant in eschatological terms, as believers anticipate the ultimate fulfillment of God's promise to dwell among His people. Revelation 21:3 proclaims, "And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: 'Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God.'" This future hope assures believers that any perceived distance will be eradicated, and they will experience the fullness of God's presence eternally.

Conclusion

The biblical narrative addresses the concept of distance in various ways, emphasizing God's omnipresence, the separation caused by sin, and the reconciliation available through Christ. Ultimately, the Scriptures point to a future where believers will dwell in perfect communion with God, free from any separation.3117. makros -- long, far distant
... long, far distant. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: makros Phonetic Spelling:
(mak-ros') Short Definition: long, distant Definition: long, distant, far ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3117.htm - 6k4801. merchaq -- distant place, distance
... rachaq Definition distant place, distance NASB Word Usage afar (5), afar off (1),
distant (3), far (3), far away (1), far countries (1), far-distant (1), last ...
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Man's Greatness and God's Greatness.
... Double that period, and you come to the far distant moment when the present aspect
of this world was called, by creation, out of the formless void in which it ...
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The Fulfilled Prophecies of the Bible Bespeak the Omniscience of ...
... Jehovah bids the prophets of false faiths to successfully predict events lying in
the far distant future and their success or failure will show whether or not ...
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DL Moody
... 5. That the stone cut from the mountain denotes "Christ himself," "at his appearing
and kingdom," whose advent "is not far distant," and for whose advent "the ...
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The Far and Near
... far away,. One moment"then the welcome sweet, the kiss, the Father's Home;
Far distant was the distance; to Thy bosom I am come. ...
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Psalm CXXXIII.
... 8. But ye should know what Hermon is. It is a mountain far distant from
Jerusalem, that is, from Sion. And so it is strange that ...
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The Redeemer's Return is Necessitated by the Lamentation of all ...
... Astronomical observation reveals the fact that there are numbers of far-distant
worlds upon which no life exists, while Scripture speaks of "wandering stars ...
/.../pink/the redeemers return/viii the redeemers return is.htm

The Sea of Sodom
... But now Zoar was not far distant from Sodom, when Lot, with his company,
got thither before the rising of the sun, Genesis 19:23. ...
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Ignatius Leaves his Native Land --What He did at Montserrat and at ...
... The Saracen, who had ridden on, had mentioned to him that it was his intention
to proceed to a town not far distant from the highroad. ...
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Of the Beatific vision.
... need them to see his absent servant, and though he could have seen these present
objects in spirit, and with his eyes shut, as he saw things far distant in a ...
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Days of Toil and Trial
... the theater.". Paul's place of concealment was not far distant, and he soon
learned of the peril of his beloved brethren. Forgetful ...
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Far-distant (1 Occurrence)
Far-distant. Far-covering, Far-distant. Fare . Multi-Version
Concordance Far-distant (1 Occurrence). Isaiah 33:17 Thine ...
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Distant (56 Occurrences)
... Luke 7:6 And Jesus was going on with them, and now when he is not fardistant from
the house the centurion sent unto him friends, saying to him, 'Sir, be not ...
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Fare (13 Occurrences)

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Zenas (1 Occurrence)
... He is full of affectionate regard for them, interested in their welfare at every
step; while he himself is fardistant in another country, he remembers them ...
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Near (3455 Occurrences)
... 3. (adv.) Closely; intimately. 4. (adv.) Not fardistant in time, place, or degree;
not remote; close at hand; adjacent; neighboring; nigh. ...
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Long (2810 Occurrences)
... 12. (adv.) To a great extent in time; during a long time. 13. (adv.) At a point
of duration fardistant, either prior or posterior; as, not long before; not ...
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Linus (1 Occurrence)
... And writing to Timothy when he realized that his execution could not be very far
distant-for he was now ready to be offered, and the time of his departure was ...
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Gerizim (4 Occurrences)
... of Moreh (Genesis 12:6). According to Samaritan tradition it was on this mountain
that he prepared to sacrifice Isaac, and at Salem, not fardistant, he met ...
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Far-covering (1 Occurrence)
Far-covering. Far-away, Far-covering. Far-distant . Multi-Version Concordance ...
(See JPS). Far-away, Far-covering. Far-distant . Reference Bible.
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Felt (40 Occurrences)
... Luke 15:20 And having risen, he went unto his own father, and he being yet fardistant,
his father saw him, and was moved with compassion, and having ran he ...
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