1 occurrence

'Refrain' in the Bible

I weep and refrain from eating food, which causes others to insult me.

Verse ConceptsFasting, Practice OfFasting In Mourning

Bible Theasaurus

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

Reverse Interlinear

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

παύω 
Pauo 
Usage: 15

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