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)

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