3 occurrences

'Detain' in the Bible

Then Manoah said to the Angel of the Lord, “Please let us detain you and let us prepare a young goat for you [to eat].”

Verse ConceptsGoatsHospitality, Examples OfHospitalityTravellers

The Angel of the Lord said to Manoah, “Though you detain me, I will not eat your food, but if you prepare a burnt offering, offer it to the Lord.” For Manoah did not know that he was the Angel of the Lord.

But so that I do not weary you further, I beg you to grant us, by your kindness, a brief hearing.

Verse ConceptsPay Attention To People!graciousness

Bible Theasaurus

Confine (14 instances)
Delay (59 instances)
Detain (5 instances)
Secure (159 instances)