μακράν (makran) means “far” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.
Pronunciation guide: mak-ran' Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.
μακράν · makran · far
μακράν (prop. fem. accusative of μακρός, Sc. ὁδόν), adv. , [in LXX for רָחוֹק hi., רָחַק, etc. ;] a long way, far: Luk.15:20, Act.22:21; before ἀπό, Mat.8:30, Luk.7:6, Jhn.21:8, Act.17:27; id. metaphorically, Mrk.12:34; οἱ εἰς μ., Act.2:39 (cf. Isa.2:2); metaphorically, οἱ ποτὲ ὄντες μ. (opposite to ἐγγύς), Eph.2:13; οἱ μ., Eph.2:17.† (AS)
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at a distance, far away, remote, alien.
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Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| far | 3 |
| far away | 3 |
| vvv | 2 |
| a distant | 1 |
| far off | 1 |
| in the distance | 1 |
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| far | 4 |
| a good way off | 1 |
| a great way off | 1 |
| afar off | 1 |
| far hence | 1 |
| far off | 1 |
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In the distance a large herd of pigs was feeding.
Read word by wordWhen Jesus saw that the man had answered wisely, He said, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” And no one dared to question Him any further.
Read word by wordSo Jesus went with them. But when He was not far from the house, the centurion sent friends with the message: “Lord, do not trouble Yourself, for I am not worthy to have You come under my roof.
Read word by wordSo he got up and went to his father. But while he was still in the distance, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him.
Read word by wordThe other disciples came ashore in the boat. They dragged in the net full of fish, for they were not far from land, only about a hundred yards.
Read word by wordThis promise belongs to you and your children and to all who are far off—to all whom the Lord our God will call to Himself.”
Read word by wordGod intended that they would seek Him and perhaps reach out for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us.
Read word by wordThen He said to me, ‘Go! I will send you far away to the Gentiles.’”
Read word by wordBut now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.
Read word by wordHe came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near.
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