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forbear

Meaning of “forbear”

1. To refrain, cease, or leave something undone. 2. To restrain oneself, endure, or wait without acting.

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22 occurrences22 verses13 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Exodus 23:5

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Exodus 23:5
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If thou see the ass of him that hateth thee lying under his burden, and wouldest forbear to help him, thou shalt surely help with him.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Exodus 23:5 · retained source text

If thou see the asse of him that hateth thee, lying vnder his burden, and wouldest forbeare to helpe him, thou shalt surely helpe with him.

1611 marginal noteOr, wilt thou cease to helpe him? or, & wouldest cease to leaue thy businesse for him: thou shalt surely leaue it to ioyne with him.

1611 marginal noteDeu. 22.4

Complete reference index — all 22 verses
Exodus 23:5Deuteronomy 23:221 Kings 22:61 Kings 22:152 Chronicles 18:52 Chronicles 18:142 Chronicles 25:162 Chronicles 35:21Nehemiah 9:30Job 16:6Proverbs 24:11Jeremiah 40:4Ezekiel 2:5Ezekiel 2:7Ezekiel 3:11Ezekiel 3:27Ezekiel 24:17Zechariah 11:121 Corinthians 9:62 Corinthians 12:61 Thessalonians 3:11 Thessalonians 3:5

Where “forbear” appears

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Exodus1 occurrence
1 verseDeuteronomy1 occurrence
1 verse1 Kings2 occurrences
2 verses2 Chronicles4 occurrences
4 versesNehemiah1 occurrence
1 verseJob1 occurrence
1 verseProverbs1 occurrence
1 verseJeremiah1 occurrence
1 verseEzekiel5 occurrences
5 versesZechariah1 occurrence
1 verse1 Corinthians1 occurrence
1 verse2 Corinthians1 occurrence
1 verse1 Thessalonians2 occurrences
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