KJV dictionary & concordance
A delay or interval of relief.
Definition sources
First occurrence: Exodus 8:15
Complete exact-word concordance
But when Pharaoh saw that there was respite, he hardened his heart, and hearkened not unto them; as the Lord had said.
But when Pharaoh saw that there was respit, he hardned his heart, and hearkened not vnto them, as the LORD had said.
And the elders of Jabesh said unto him, Give us seven days’ respite, that we may send messengers unto all the coasts of Israel: and then, if there be no man to save us, we will come out to thee.
And the Elders of Iabesh sayd vnto him, Giue vs seuen daies respite, that we may send messengers vnto all the coasts of Israel: and then, if there be no man to saue vs, we will come out to thee.
1611 marginal noteHebr. forbeare vs.
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Historical English dictionary sources
Defer, or delay the time, to breath in.
