7 occurrences in 12 translations

'Restrain' in the Bible

He lived in the tombs. No one was able to restrain him anymore—even with chains—

Verse ConceptsIron ChainsBreaking Chains

For he had often been bound with shackles [for the feet] and with chains, and he tore apart the chains and broke the shackles into pieces, and no one was strong enough to subdue and tame him.

Verse ConceptsChainsIron ChainsNo Strength To CopeBreaking Chains

But Jesus said, “Do not stop him; for there is no one who will perform a miracle in My name, and be able soon afterward to speak evil of Me.

Verse ConceptsCuresMiracles, Nature OfIn The Name Of ChristOther MiraclesMiracles Authenticate God's Message

and these things saying, scarcely did they restrain the multitudes from sacrificing to them.

Verse ConceptsHard TasksWorshipping Men

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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Root Form
Definition
Usage
καταπαύω 
Katapauo 
Usage: 4

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