Introduction:
The term "Yon" is not directly found in the Bible as a standalone word but is often used in older English translations and literature to mean "that" or "those" at a distance. In the context of biblical studies, "yon" may be used to refer to distant places, people, or events described in the Scriptures. This entry explores the concept of distance and perspective in the Bible, drawing on relevant passages and themes.

Biblical Context and Usage:
While "yon" itself does not appear in the Berean Standard Bible, the concept of distance—both physical and spiritual—is prevalent throughout the Scriptures. The Bible often uses geographical and metaphorical distance to convey spiritual truths and the relationship between God and humanity.

Physical Distance:
The Bible frequently describes physical distances to illustrate the vastness of God's creation and the journeys of His people. For example, the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land involved traversing great distances, symbolizing their transition from bondage to freedom. In the New Testament, Jesus traveled extensively throughout Judea, Samaria, and Galilee, spreading His message and fulfilling His ministry.

Spiritual Distance:
Spiritual distance in the Bible often refers to the separation between God and humanity due to sin. 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 will not hear." This separation underscores the need for reconciliation through Jesus Christ, who bridges the gap between God and mankind.

Divine Perspective:
The concept of "yon" can also be related to God's perspective, which transcends human understanding. Isaiah 55:8-9 declares, "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways, declares the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts." This passage emphasizes the vastness of God's wisdom and the limitations of human perception.

Faith and Vision:
The Bible encourages believers to look beyond the immediate and the visible, to trust in God's promises and His eternal plan. Hebrews 11:1 defines faith as "the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see." This call to faith invites Christians to focus on the "yon"—the future fulfillment of God's promises and the unseen realities of His kingdom.

Conclusion:
While "yon" as a term may not be explicitly found in the Bible, the themes of distance, perspective, and faith are integral to the biblical narrative. These concepts invite believers to trust in God's sovereignty, to seek reconciliation through Christ, and to maintain a vision that extends beyond the present, embracing the eternal promises of God.1. (a.) At a distance, but within view; yonder.

2. (adv.) Yonder.

1637. elaion -- olive oil
... olive oil. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: elaion Phonetic Spelling:
(el'-ah-yon) Short Definition: olive oil Definition: olive oil, oil. ...
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4693. spelaion -- a cave
... a cave. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: spelaion Phonetic Spelling:
(spay'-lah-yon) Short Definition: a cave, den Definition: a cave, den, hideout ...
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2774. kephalaion -- of the head, the main point
... of the head, the main point. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: kephalaion
Phonetic Spelling: (kef-al'-ah-yon) Short Definition: the chief matter, a ...
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4018. peribolaion -- that which is thrown around, a covering
... that which is thrown around, a covering. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration:
peribolaion Phonetic Spelling: (per-ib-ol'-ah-yon) Short Definition: a ...
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"Sweet Hour of Prayer. "
... Ewh won duh mah go yon noon goom, Muh dwa nun do mid, Koo se non, We meenzh id,
nan duh wan duh mon; Na ne nuh we ze yah nin ko, Nin je chog, ween pah pe nan ...
/.../nuhguhmoowin 24 l m sweet.htm

"Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me. "
... Nin dah zhe be koom, Je sus, Kah zhe shin suh ke yuh wing; Pah tah ze yon, kuh ke
nuh, Ween ga no je mo e shin; Ewh ne be kuh ya me squee, Wan je je wung, ke ...
/.../nuhguhmoowin 13 6 lines 7s.htm

Third Address.
... If yon are cleaving to some doubtful thing, and don't give God the benefit of the
doubt, you can never come in; but, if you see this, and make the necessary ...
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"Jerusalem, My Happy Home. "
... Nuhguhmoowin 30. CM "Jerusalem, my happy home.". Je ru sa lem ing, nin guh dah,
Nin ge che zah ge toon, Uh pe ish quah uh no kee yon, Nin guh bah pe nan dum. ...
/.../nuhguhmoowin 30 c m jerusalem.htm

"For ever with the Lord. "
... Pe mah de zim a be je bong, Kah ge nig pe mahd' zim, 2 O mah we yowh we mong, Wah
suh goo nin duh yah, An duh soo te bik ko ze yon, Pa shoo ne ge wa yon. ...
/.../a collection of gospel hymns in ojibway and english/nuhguhmoowin 5 s m for.htm

St. Matthias' Day. Come unto Me, all Ye that Labour and are Heavy ...
... Look to the Lamb! in yon bright fields. Thou'lt know the joy His presence yields; ...
Fain would I linger here no more,. Fain to yon happier world upsoar,. ...
/.../winkworth/lyra germanica the christian year/st matthias day come unto.htm

The Hearing Ear and the Seeing Eye
... and the power of God, which ought to sink deeper into our hearts than all signs
and wonders;"greater proofs of God's power and wisdom, than if yon fir-trees ...
/.../kingsley/town and country sermons/sermon vi the hearing ear.htm

Do You Know Him?
... cruelty. At last yon are appointed to die in the amphitheatre, to make
holiday for a tyrant. The populace assemble with delight. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 10 1864/do you know him.htm

Christ is Glorious --Let us Make Him Known
... You have sat down to watch him when he was fastened to the tree; yon have wept at
his hitter complaint""My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?" and you ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 10 1864/christ is gloriouslet us make.htm

Family Prayer.
... CHAPTER XV. FAMILY PRAYER. "Hush! 'tis a holy hour,"the quiet room Seems like a
temple, while yon soft lamp sheds A faint and starry radiance through the ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/philips/the christian home/chapter xv family prayer.htm

Yon (2 Occurrences)
...Yon (2 Occurrences). Judges 5:5 The mountains quaked at the presence of Jehovah,
Even yon Sinai at the presence of Jehovah, the God of Israel. ...
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Yonder (15 Occurrences)
... 1. (adv.) At a distance, but within view. 2. (a.) Being at a distance within
view, or conceived of as within view; that or those there; yon. ...
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Yoking (1 Occurrence)

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Zedad (3 Occurrences)
... The form "Zerad" was accepted by yon Kasteren, and his identification was Khirbet
Serada in the Merj `Ayun, West of the Hasbany branch of the Jordan and North ...
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Kishion (2 Occurrences)
... kish'-i-on, kish'-yon (qishyon): A city in the territory of Issachar (Joshua
19:20), given to the Gershonite Levites (21:28; the King James Version wrongly ...
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Unknown (15 Occurrences)
... versa. Hence, modern editors (except yon Soden's margin) have adopted the
reading in the Revised Version (British and American). ...
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Cogitation
... koj-i-ta'-shun, ra`yon, "the act of thinking or reflecting," as in Daniel 7:28,
"my cogitations much troubled me" (the Revised Version (British and American ...
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Shiggaion (2 Occurrences)
... shi-ga'-yon, shi-gi'-on (shiggayon): Occurs in the title of Psalm 7, and, in the
plural, in the verse introducing Habakkuk's prayer (Habakkuk 3:1). Derived ...
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Help (1694 Occurrences)
... aid; to assist; as, to help a man in his work; to help one to remember; -- the
following infinitive is commonly used without to; as, Help me scale yon balcony. ...
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