4 occurrences

'Refrain' in the Bible

And Joseph hath not been able to refrain himself before all those standing by him, and he calleth, 'Put out every man from me;' and no man hath stood with him when Joseph maketh himself known unto his brethren,

Verse ConceptsActing AloneGroups Sent AwayPeople Made KnownIdentity

I have kept silent from of old, I keep silent, I refrain myself, As a travailing woman I cry out, I desolate and swallow up together.

Verse ConceptsGod, Patience OfGod, Suffering OfSilenceLabour PainsGod Being Silent

For these dost Thou refrain Thyself, Jehovah? Thou art silent, and dost afflict us very sore!'

Verse ConceptsSilenceGod Being Silent

and now I say to you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone, because if this counsel or this work may be of men, it will be overthrown,

Verse ConceptsGood Human AdviceLeave Them AloneMan's TeachingWork Ethicmovement

Bible Theasaurus

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