These examples show how Far Be It, By No Means, and Strong Repudiation Formula functions in biblical language, rhetoric, poetry, prophecy, narrative, or theological imagery.
far be it from you
Abraham rejects the thought that the Judge of all the earth would do injustice.
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far be it from us
The eastern tribes repudiate rebellion against the LORD.
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far be it from us to forsake
Israel rejects the idea of abandoning the LORD for other gods.
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far be it from me that I should sin
Samuel rejects ceasing intercession as covenantal sin.
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far from it
Jonathan strongly rejects David's fear as impossible from his perspective.
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far be it from me
Job repudiates admitting his accusers are right.
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by no means
Paul rejects the idea that human unfaithfulness nullifies God's faithfulness.
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by no means
Paul repudiates continuing in sin so that grace may abound.
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by no means
Paul rejects the inference that the law itself is sin.
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certainly not
Paul rejects the idea that Christ is a servant of sin.
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