8 occurrences in 9 translations

'Lingered' in the Bible

And while he lingered, the men laid hold upon his hand, and upon the hand of his wife, and upon the hand of his two daughters; the LORD being merciful unto him: and they brought him forth, and set him without the city.

Verse Conceptsdelay, humanHandsHesitationSafetyUnbelief, As Response To GodGod's Mercy, Example OfOutside The CityPulling PeopleTaking By The HandPeople Who DelayedBringing People Out Of Other PlacesGod Showed Mercy

But Lot's wife looked back as she lingered behind him, and she became a pillar of salt.

Verse ConceptsHesitationLooking BackwardObelisksLooking BackOther WivesSournessWifestatues

Then Jacob offered a sacrifice [to the Lord] on the mountain, and called his relatives to the meal; and they ate food and spent the night on the mountain.

Verse ConceptsFeasting On Special OccasionsFeastingInvitationsEating Before GodStaying Temporarily

For except we had lingered, surely now we had returned this second time.

Verse ConceptsDoing Things TwicePeople Who Delayed

Even when the cloud lingered over the tabernacle for many days, the sons of Israel would keep the Lord’s charge and not set out.

Verse ConceptsStaying A Long Time

Whether it was two days or a month or a year that the cloud lingered over the tabernacle, staying above it, the sons of Israel remained camped and did not set out; but when it was lifted, they did set out.

Verse ConceptsTwo DaysOne MonthSetting Out

On the fifth day he rose early in the morning to go, and the father of the young woman said, "Please, {enjoy yourself}," and they lingered until the day declined, and the two of them ate.

Verse ConceptsThe Fifth Day Of The WeekThose Who Rose EarlyPeople Who DelayedDay 5

Now while the bridegroom was delayed, they all began to nod off, and they fell asleep.

Verse ConceptsFalse ConfidenceWaiting Till Marriage

Bible Theasaurus

Hover (2 instances)
Linger (10 instances)
Lingered (8 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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