10 occurrences in 8 translations

'Linger' in the Bible

“Why [Reuben] did you linger among the sheepfolds,To hear the piping for the flocks?Among the divisions of ReubenThere were great searchings of heart.

Verse ConceptsSheepfolds

Gilead remained beyond the Jordan.Dan, why did you linger at the ships?Asher remained at the seashoreand stayed in his harbors.

Verse ConceptsSeafaringShipsSeashoresBeyond JordanReuben Gad And Half Manasseh

Then Jonathan called out after the boy, "Quick, hurry, do not linger!" And Jonathan's servant collected the arrows and came to his master.

Verse ConceptsHurrying Others On

take the flask of oil, and pour it out on his head. Then tell him, "This is what the LORD says: I'm anointing you king over Israel.' Then open the door and leave. Don't linger there!"

Verse ConceptsAnointing KingsMaking Kings

Those who linger over wine,those who go looking for mixed wine.

Verse ConceptsAlcoholEffect Of WineMixed Wine

Survivors of [the] sword, go! You must not linger! Remember Yahweh from far [away], and let Jerusalem come to your {mind}.

Verse ConceptsLove, And The WorldRememberingPeople RememberingExodusGood Things From Far AwayjerusalemBelievers Remembering God

Then the remnant of Jacobwill be among many peopleslike dew from the Lord,like showers on the grass,which do not wait for anyoneor linger for mankind.

Verse ConceptsdewGrassSon Of ManShowersLack Of ExpectationSurvivors Favoured

Bible Theasaurus

Hover (2 instances)
Linger (10 instances)
Lounge (1 instance)
Tarry (63 instances)

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Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
מההּ 
Mahahh 
Usage: 9

ἀργέω 
Argeo 
Usage: 1

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