2 occurrences in 12 translations

'Delay' in the Bible

When you make a vow to God, don’t delay fulfilling it, because He does not delight in fools. Fulfill what you vow.

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

Do not rush out of the king's presence in haste -- do not delay when the matter is unpleasant, for he can do whatever he pleases.

Verse ConceptsAuthorityTurning Against MenThe Presence Of God

Bible Theasaurus

Check (14 instances)
Delay (59 instances)
Detain (5 instances)

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Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
אחר 
'achar 
Usage: 16

בּוּשׁ 
Buwsh 
Usage: 119

מההּ 
Mahahh 
Usage: 9

ἀναβολή 
Anabole 
Usage: 1

ὀκνέω 
Okneo 
Usage: 1

χρονίζω 
Chronizo 
Usage: 2

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