2 occurrences

'Detain' in the Bible

Next morning, at daybreak, He left the town and went away to a solitary place; but the people flocked out to find Him, and, coming to the place where He was, they endeavoured to detain Him that He might not leave them.

Verse ConceptsDawnHabitsSeeking ChristSolitudeCrowds SeekingLeaving

But--not to detain you too long--I beg you in your forbearance to listen to a brief statement from us.

Verse ConceptsPay Attention To People!graciousness

Bible Theasaurus

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

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Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
עצר 
`atsar 
Usage: 46