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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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First occurrence: Exodus 23:5

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1 Thessalonians 3:5
For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and our labour be in vain.
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1611 witness · 1 Thessalonians 3:5 · retained source text

For this cause when I could no longer forbeare, I sent to know your faith, lest by some meanes the tempter haue tempted you, and our labor be in vaine.

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