8 occurrences in 12 translations

'Restrain' in the Bible

“If we dare to converse with you, will you be impatient [or offended]?But who can restrain himself from speaking?

Therefore I will not restrain my mouth.I will speak in the anguish of my spirit;I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.

Verse ConceptsAgony, In HeartBeing BitterResentment, Against GodAnguish, Cause

Indeed, if he snatches someone away, who could restrain him? Who can say to him, "What are you doing?'

Verse ConceptsChallengesGod, Power OfGod, Purpose OfGod, Sovereignty OfAuthority, Belonging To GodNot Enquiring Of God

"God doesn't restrain his anger. Rahab's assistants are humiliated under him.

Verse ConceptsHumbling The Proud

“If He passes by or shuts up,Or calls an assembly, who can restrain Him?

“Will not His majesty terrify you,And will not the dread of Him fall upon you?

Verse ConceptsTerror Of God

Hast thou heard the secret of God? and dost thou restrain wisdom to thyself?

Verse ConceptsFalse WisdomListening To God

Then there comes a roaring sound;God thunders with His majestic voice.He does not restrain the lightningwhen His rumbling voice is heard.

Verse ConceptsGod, Majesty OfRumbling

Bible Theasaurus

Check (14 instances)
Confine (14 instances)
Constrain (5 instances)
Cumber (1 instance)
Intimidate (5 instances)
Restrain (52 instances)
Restrict (1 instance)
Suppress (7 instances)

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καταπαύω 
Katapauo 
Usage: 4

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