9 occurrences

'Refrain' in the Bible

Then Joseph could not refrain himself before all them that stood by him; and he cried, Cause every man to go out from me. And there stood no man with him, while Joseph made himself known unto his brethren.

Verse ConceptsActing AloneGroups Sent AwayPeople Made KnownIdentity

Therefore I will not refrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.

Verse ConceptsAgony, In HeartBeing BitterResentment, Against GodAnguish, Cause

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

Verse ConceptsThrowing StonesA Time Togatheringshunninghugs

For my name's sake will I defer mine anger, and for my praise will I refrain for thee, that I cut thee not off.

Verse ConceptsGod, Patience OfRestraintPunishment, DelayedForbearanceDivine DelaysRestraints From Killing

Wilt thou refrain thyself for these things, O LORD? wilt thou hold thy peace, and afflict us very sore?

Verse ConceptsSilenceGod Being Silent

Thus saith the LORD; Refrain thy voice from weeping, and thine eyes from tears: for thy work shall be rewarded, saith the LORD; and they shall come again from the land of the enemy.

Verse ConceptsdiligenceReward, DivinePromise of returnDo Not MournReward For Works

And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought:

Verse ConceptsGood Human AdviceLeave Them AloneMan's TeachingWork Ethicmovement

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
אפק 
'aphaq 
Usage: 7

חטם 
Chatam 
Usage: 1

חשׂך 
Chasak 
Usage: 28

כּלא 
Kala' 
Usage: 18

מנע 
mana` 
Usage: 29

עצר 
`atsar 
Usage: 46

ἀφίστημι 
Aphistemi 
Usage: 13

παύω 
Pauo 
Usage: 15

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