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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KJV PCE

And I said unto them, If ye think good, give me my price; and if not, forbear. So they weighed for my price thirty pieces of silver.

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The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Zechariah 11:12 · retained source text

And I said vnto them, If yee thinke good, giue me my price: and if not, forbeare: so they weighed for my price thirtie pieces of siluer.

1611 marginal noteHebr. if it be good in your eyes.

1611 marginal noteMatth.26.15.

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