2 occurrences

'Detain' in the Bible

Manoah said to the angel of Yahweh, "Please, let us detain you, that we may make a young goat ready for you."

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The angel of Yahweh said to Manoah, "Though you detain me, I won't eat of your bread; and if you will prepare a burnt offering, you must offer it to Yahweh." For Manoah didn't know that he was the angel of Yahweh.

Bible Theasaurus

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

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Root Form
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עצר 
`atsar 
Usage: 46