KJV dictionary & concordance

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

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Genesis 19:2

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Now therefore, I pray you, tarry ye also here this night, that I may know what the Lord will say unto me more.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading

1611 witness · Numbers 22:19 · retained source text

Now therefore, I pray you, tarie yee also here this night, that I may know what the LORD will say vnto me more.

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