1 occurrence

'Abstain' in the Bible

Jesus answered, “The attendants of the bridegroom cannot fast while the bridegroom is [still] with them, can they? As long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast.

Verse ConceptsGuestsMarriage, Customs ConcerningWeddingsChrist Not Always With PeopleWedding GuestsWho Will FastJesus As A Bridegroom

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Abstain (16 instances)
Desist (12 instances)
Refrain (50 instances)

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Root Form
Definition
Usage
ἀπέχομαι 
Apechomai 
Usage: 6