KJV dictionary & concordance

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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Though I speak, my grief is not asswaged: and though I forbear, what am I eased?

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The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Job 16:6 · retained source text

Though I speake, my griefe is not asswaged: and though I forbeare; what am I eased?

1611 marginal noteHeb. what goeth from me

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