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tarried

Meaning of “tarried”

Stayed, remained, waited, delayed, lodged, continued, or did not depart or act until a later time or condition.

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32 occurrences32 verses13 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Genesis 24:54

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Luke 1:21
And the people waited for Zacharias, and marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple.
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And the people waited for Zacharias, and maruelled that hee taried so long in the temple.

Luke 2:43
And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it.
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And when they had fulfilled the dayes, as they returned, the childe Iesus taried behind in Hierusalem, and Ioseph and his mother knew not of it.

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