3 occurrences in 12 translations

'Restrain' in the Bible

Or [you have the untamed and reckless nature of] a wild donkey accustomed to the wilderness,That sniffs the wind in her passion [for the scent of a mate].In her mating season who can restrain her?No males seeking her need to weary themselves;In her month they will find her [looking for them].

Verse ConceptsHeatNosesSeeking For Concrete ThingsDo Not Grow WearyPassiontired

Restrain your foot from [being] barefoot, and your throat from thirst. But you said, '[It is] hopeless. No! For I have loved strangers, and after them I will go.'

Verse ConceptsHopelessnessDebaucheryEvil AssociationsWithout Hope

This is what the LORD says: "Restrain your voice from crying, and your eyes from tears, for there is a reward for your work," declares the LORD. "They'll return from the enemy's land.

Verse ConceptsdiligenceReward, DivinePromise of returnDo Not MournReward For Works

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καταπαύω 
Katapauo 
Usage: 4

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