'Shortened' in the Bible

And except those days had been shortened, no flesh would have been saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.

And except the Lord had shortened the days, no flesh would have been saved; but for the elect's sake, whom he chose, he shortened the days.

But this I say, brethren, the time is shortened, that henceforth both those that have wives may be as though they had none;