1 occurrence in 12 translations

'Avoid' in the Bible

But Onan knew that the offspring wouldn't be his own heir, so whenever he had sexual relations with his brother's wife, he would spill his semen on the ground to avoid fathering offspring for his brother.

Verse ConceptsMarriage, Restrictions ConcerningSemenNot GivingPeople With General KnowledgesexSeedsSpilling Your Seed On The Ground

Bible Theasaurus

Annul (14 instances)
Avert (8 instances)
Avoid (51 instances)
Elude (2 instances)
Invalidate (3 instances)
Nullify (11 instances)

Reverse Interlinear

Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
ἐκκλίνω 
Ekklino 
eschew , avoid , go out of the way
Usage: 3

ἐκτρέπω 
Ektrepo 
turn aside , avoid , turn , turn out of the way
Usage: 5

παραιτέομαι 
Paraiteomai 
Usage: 8

περιΐ́στημι 
Periistemi 
Usage: 3

στέλλω 
Stello 
Usage: 2

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