KJV dictionary & concordance
Third-person singular present form of retain (to hold or keep in possession; not to lose or part with or dismiss).
Definition sources
First occurrence: Proverbs 3:18
Complete exact-word concordance
She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.
She is a tree of life, to them that lay hold vpon her: and happy is euery one that retaineth her.
A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retaine riches.
Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy.
Who is a God like vnto thee, that pardoneth iniquitie, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? hee retaineth not his anger for euer, because he delighteth in mercy.
1611 marginal noteExod. 34.6, 7.
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