2 occurrences in 7 translations

'Restraining' in the Bible

And you know what restrains him now [from being revealed]; it is so that he will be revealed at his own [appointed] time.

For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work, but the one now restraining will do so until he is out of the way,

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Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
אפק 
'aphaq 
Usage: 7

גּרע 
Gara` 
Usage: 22

חגר 
Chagar 
gird , appointed , gird on , gird up , be afraid , put , restrain , on every side
Usage: 43

כּהה 
Kahah 
Usage: 8

כּלא 
Kala' 
Usage: 18

מנע 
mana` 
Usage: 29

מעצור 
Ma`tsowr 
Usage: 1

καταπαύω 
Katapauo 
Usage: 4

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