[a and far. See Far.]

1. At a distance in place; to or from a distance; used with from preceding, or off following; as, he was seen from afar; I saw him afar off.

2. In scripture, figuratively, estranged in affection; alienated.

My kinsmen stand afar off. Psalm 38:11.

3. Absent; not assisting.

Why standest thou afar off, O Lord? Psalm 10:1.

4. Not of the visible church. Ephesians 2:17.