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tarriest

Meaning of “tarriest”

Second-person singular present form of tarry, meaning to stay, remain, wait, delay, lodge, continue in a place, or withhold departure or action for a time.

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First occurrence: Acts 22:16

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Acts 22:16
And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.
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1611 witness · Acts 22:16 · retained source text

And now, why tariest thou? Arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sinnes, calling on the name of the Lord.

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