6 occurrences

'Restraint' in the Bible

For the Lord humbled Judah because of King Ahaz of Judah, who threw off restraint in Judah and was unfaithful to the Lord.

Verse ConceptsHumility

and no restraint was placed on the drinking. The king had ordered every wine steward in his household to serve as much as each person wanted.

Verse ConceptsAbstinenceAlcohol ConsumptionUnlimitednessNo Compulsion

Because God has loosened my bowstring and oppressed me,they have cast off restraint in my presence.

Verse ConceptsBow And Arrows, Symbol Of Strength

Now I am saying this for your own benefit, not to put a restraint on you, but because of what is proper and so that you may be devoted to the Lord without distraction.

Verse ConceptsOrderly PatternsPutting In OrderBeing Devoted to GodBeing Singledistractionsorderdevotion

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