'Restrains' in the Bible

“After it, His voice roars;He thunders with the voice of His majesty,And He does not restrain His lightning [against His adversaries] when His voice is heard.

When there are many words, transgression and offense are unavoidable,But he who controls his lips and keeps thoughtful silence is wise.

For I am the Lord your God, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar—the Lord of hosts is His name.

For the mystery of lawlessness [rebellion against divine authority and the coming reign of lawlessness] is already at work; [but it is restrained] only until he who now restrains it is taken out of the way.