2 occurrences in 12 translations

'Abstain' in the Bible

he is to abstain from wine and beer. He must not drink vinegar made from wine or from beer. He must not drink any grape juice or eat fresh grapes or raisins.

Verse ConceptsAbstinenceAlcoholNot Drinking WineStrong DrinkVinegarDrinking No WineAlcoholic BeveragesAlcoholicsbeeralcoholism

speaking to the priests who belong to the house of the Lord of hosts, and to the prophets, saying, “Shall I weep in the fifth month and abstain, as I have done these many years?”

Verse ConceptsMonth 5Action For A Long TimeFasting RegularlyUnnamed Prophets Of The Lord

Bible Theasaurus

Abstain (16 instances)
Desist (12 instances)
Refrain (50 instances)

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Definition
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ἀπέχομαι 
Apechomai 
Usage: 6

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