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stay

Meaning of “stay”

1. To remain, wait, stop, or delay; as a noun, a halt or standstill. 2. To support, sustain, rely, or rest upon. 3. To restrain or hold back. 4. As a noun, a support, prop, defence, person, or provision depended upon.

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KJV context and cross-referencesSkeat 1893
33 occurrences30 verses16 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 19:17

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Proverbs 28:17
A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
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1611 witness · Proverbs 28:17 · retained source text

A man that doth violence to the blood of any person, shall flie to the pit, let no man stay him.

1611 marginal noteGen. 9.6. exod.21.14

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