1 occurrence in 12 translations

'Refrain' in the Bible

A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;

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Bible Theasaurus

Abstain (16 instances)
Chorus (6 instances)
Desist (12 instances)
Forbear (23 instances)
Refrain (50 instances)

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Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
ἀφίστημι 
Aphistemi 
Usage: 13

παύω 
Pauo 
Usage: 15

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