KJV dictionary & concordance
To hold back, check, limit, repress, prevent, or keep under control.
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First occurrence: Job 15:8
Complete exact-word concordance
Hast thou heard the secret of God? and dost thou restrain wisdom to thyself?
Hast thou heard the secret of God? and doest thou restraine wisedome to thy selfe?
1611 marginal noteRom. 11.34.
Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain.
Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: the remainder of wrath shalt thou restraine.
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