9 occurrences in 12 translations

'Held' in the Bible

And his sons went and held a feast in the house of each one upon his day; and they sent and called for their three sisters to eat and to drink with them.

Verse ConceptsFeastingBanquets, ActivitiesInvitationsLeisure, And PastimesAmusementsCelebrationcelebrating

“Your words have helped the one who was stumbling to stand,And you have strengthened feeble knees.

Verse ConceptsStumblingKind WordsKnees

“I am accounted wicked and held guilty;Why then should I labor in vain [to appear innocent]?

Verse ConceptsUseless LabourFound Guilty

If my head is held high, you hunt me like a lion. Again you show yourself powerful to me.

Verse ConceptsLionsSelf RespectGod Like A LionLike Creatures

Complete darkness is held in reserve for his treasures,And unfanned fire will devour him;It will consume the survivor in his tent.

Verse ConceptsBurning PeopleThe Outer DarknessOuter Darkness

The nobles held their peace, and their tongue cleaved to the roof of their mouth.

Verse ConceptsIndividuals Being Silent

And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and ye are very old; Wherefore I held back, and durst not show you mine opinion.

Verse ConceptsSanctity Of LifeYouthLimitations Of Youth

And if, bound in fetters, they be held in cords of affliction,

Bible Theasaurus

Accommodate (7 instances)
Adjudge (1 instance)
Admit (16 instances)
Arrest (38 instances)
Check (14 instances)
Confine (14 instances)
Contain (24 instances)
Declare (445 instances)
Defend (63 instances)
Entertain (11 instances)
Harbor (10 instances)
Harbour (6 instances)
Maintain (89 instances)
Moderate (1 instance)
Nurse (29 instances)
Obligate (2 instances)
Oblige (2 instances)
Obtain (93 instances)
Prevail (75 instances)
Restrain (52 instances)
Retain (38 instances)
Sustain (46 instances)

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