1 occurrence

'Refrain' in the Bible

would you then wait until they were grown? Would you then refrain from having husbands? No, my daughters, for it grieves me much for your sakes, for the hand of Yahweh has gone out against me."

Verse ConceptsHand Of GodGrowing UpPeople WaitingNot MarryingWaiting Till Marriage

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

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Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
ἀφίστημι 
Aphistemi 
Usage: 13

παύω 
Pauo 
Usage: 15