Definition: "Barfer" in the Bible refers to a person who stands by or helps others when they are in need, often with words of encouragement or wisdom. It's from Job 6:4, where the Hebrew word "barfer" is translated as "a friend" (Hebrew: ΧΦ·ΦΌΧΦ°Χ¨Φ΄Χ). This term is associated with a person who is willing to lend his or her resources to those in need. The phrase literally means "a friend."