3 occurrences in 11 translations

'Staying' in the Bible

And as the dawn came up the angels urged Lot saying, "Get up, take your wife and your two daughters {who are staying with you}, lest you be destroyed with the punishment of the city."

Verse ConceptsDawnIniquity, Punishment ForEvil AssociationsDaybreakDestruction Of CitiesAt DaybreakGod UrgingAngels Providing Protection

Now swear to me right here in God's name that you will not deceive me, my children, or my descendants. Show me, and the land where you are staying, the same loyalty that I have shown you."

Verse ConceptsKindnessNegotiationPolitical Alliances, By OathsSojourningFalse WaysPeople Bound By OathsSwearing

He commanded them, “You are to say to my lord Esau, ‘This is what your servant Jacob says. I have been staying with Laban and have been delayed until now.

Verse ConceptsServanthood, In SocietySojourning

Bible Theasaurus

Appease (16 instances)
Continue (334 instances)
Delay (59 instances)
Detain (5 instances)
Persist (16 instances)
Quell (1 instance)
Remain (604 instances)

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