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μακράν G3112
G3112 is the Greek word μακράν, transliterated makrán. The King James Version most often renders it far.
What it means
at a distance (literally or figuratively).
Where it comes from
feminine accusative case singular of G3117 (μακρός) (G3598 (ὁδός) being implied).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 10 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: (a-)far (off), good (great) way off.
Verses using μακράν
All 10 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 8:30 · KJV
And there was a good way off from them an herd of many swine feeding.
Mark 12:34 · KJV
And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And no man after that durst ask him any question.
Luke 7:6 · KJV
Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof:
Luke 15:20 · KJV
And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.
John 21:8 · KJV
And the other disciples came in a little ship; (for they were not far from land, but as it were two hundred cubits,) dragging the net with fishes.
Acts 2:39 · KJV
For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the LORD our God shall call.
Acts 17:27 · KJV
That they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after him, and find him, though he be not far from every one of us:
Acts 22:21 · KJV
And he said unto me, Depart: for I will send thee far hence unto the Gentiles.
Ephesians 2:13 · KJV
But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.
Ephesians 2:17 · KJV
And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh.
Common questions
What does Strong's G3112 mean?
G3112 is the Greek word μακράν (makrán), meaning at a distance (literally or figuratively).
How is G3112 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it far (4 times), afar off (2 times), good way off (1 time), great way (1 time), far hence (1 time), among others.
How many times does G3112 appear in the Bible?
μακράν (makrán) is tagged in 10 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3112 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: feminine accusative case singular of G3117 (μακρός) (G3598 (ὁδός) being implied).
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