4 occurrences in 9 translations

'Defer' in the Bible

When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay it; for he hath no pleasure in fools: pay that which thou hast vowed.

Verse ConceptsProcrastinationGod's Attitude To FoolsMaking VowsNot Pleasing GodThe promises of GodPromisesMaking Mistakesfulfillment

For my name's sake will I defer mine anger, and for my praise will I refrain for thee, that I cut thee not off.

Verse ConceptsGod, Patience OfRestraintPunishment, DelayedForbearanceDivine DelaysRestraints From Killing

O Lord, hear; O Lord, forgive; O Lord, hearken and do; defer not, for thine own sake, O my God: for thy city and thy people are called by thy name.

Verse Conceptsdelay, humanGod HearingGod Not DelayingWhat God DoesGod Forgive!Pay Attention O God!Called By God's NameForgiving YourselfListening To God

Bible Theasaurus

Accede (2 instances)
Defer (8 instances)
Postpone (2 instances)
Remit (8 instances)
Submit (66 instances)

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