2 occurrences in 12 translations

'Refrain' in the Bible

Only be sure to refrain from eating blood, because blood is the source of life and you must not consume blood with the meat.

Verse ConceptsBlood, as basis of lifePeople Consuming BloodForbidden FoodBloodDeerEating MeatRemoving People From Your Life

But if you refrain from making a vow, it will not be counted against you as sin.

Verse ConceptsAbstinenceNo Sin

Bible Theasaurus

Abstain (16 instances)
Chorus (6 instances)
Desist (12 instances)
Forbear (23 instances)
Refrain (50 instances)

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