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tarry

Meaning of “tarry”

To stay, remain, wait, delay, lodge, continue in a place, or withhold departure or action for a time.

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51 occurrences50 verses23 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 19:2

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Acts 10:48
And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.
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1611 witness · Acts 10:48 · retained source text

And hee commanded them to be baptized in the Name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarie certaine dayes.

Acts 18:20
When they desired him to tarry longer time with them, he consented not;
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Acts 18:20 · retained source text

When they desired him to tary longer time with them, hee consented not:

Acts 28:14
Where we found brethren, and were desired to tarry with them seven days: and so we went toward Rome.
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1611 witness · Acts 28:14 · retained source text

Where wee found brethren, and were desired to tary with them seuen dayes: and so we went toward Rome.

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