8 occurrences in 12 translations

'Restrain' in the Bible

“If we dare to converse with you, will you be impatient [or offended]?But who can restrain himself from speaking?

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

Indeed, if he snatches someone away, who could restrain him? Who can say to him, "What are you doing?'

"God doesn't restrain his anger. Rahab's assistants are humiliated under him.

“If He passes by or shuts up,Or calls an assembly, who can restrain Him?

“Will not His majesty terrify you,And will not the dread of Him fall upon you?

Hast thou heard the secret of God? and dost thou restrain wisdom to thyself?

Then there comes a roaring sound;God thunders with His majestic voice.He does not restrain the lightningwhen His rumbling voice is heard.

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Root Form
Definition
Usage
אפק 
'aphaq 
Usage: 7

גּרע 
Gara` 
Usage: 22

חגר 
Chagar 
gird , appointed , gird on , gird up , be afraid , put , restrain , on every side
Usage: 43

כּהה 
Kahah 
Usage: 8

כּלא 
Kala' 
Usage: 18

מנע 
mana` 
Usage: 29

מעצור 
Ma`tsowr 
Usage: 1

καταπαύω 
Katapauo 
Usage: 4

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