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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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Psalms 101:7
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He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Psalms 101:7 · retained source text

He that worketh deceit, shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarie in my sight.

1611 marginal noteHeb. shall not be established.

Complete reference index — all 50 verses
Genesis 19:2Genesis 27:44Genesis 30:27Genesis 45:9Exodus 12:39Exodus 24:14Leviticus 14:8Numbers 22:19Judges 5:28Judges 6:18Judges 19:6Judges 19:9Judges 19:10Ruth 1:13Ruth 3:131 Samuel 1:231 Samuel 10:81 Samuel 14:92 Samuel 10:52 Samuel 11:122 Samuel 15:282 Samuel 18:142 Samuel 19:72 Kings 2:22 Kings 2:42 Kings 2:62 Kings 7:92 Kings 9:32 Kings 14:101 Chronicles 19:5Psalms 101:7Proverbs 23:30Isaiah 46:13Jeremiah 14:8Habakkuk 2:3Matthew 26:38Mark 14:34Luke 24:29Luke 24:49John 4:40John 21:22John 21:23Acts 10:48Acts 18:20Acts 28:141 Corinthians 11:331 Corinthians 16:71 Corinthians 16:81 Timothy 3:15Hebrews 10:37

Where “tarry” appears

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Genesis4 occurrences
4 versesExodus2 occurrences
2 versesLeviticus1 occurrence
1 verseNumbers1 occurrence
1 verseJudges5 occurrences
5 versesRuth2 occurrences
2 verses1 Samuel3 occurrences
3 verses2 Samuel5 occurrences
5 verses2 Kings6 occurrences
6 verses1 Chronicles1 occurrence
1 versePsalms1 occurrence
1 verseProverbs1 occurrence
1 verseIsaiah1 occurrence
1 verseJeremiah1 occurrence
1 verseHabakkuk2 occurrences
1 verseMatthew1 occurrence
1 verseMark1 occurrence
1 verseLuke2 occurrences
2 versesJohn3 occurrences
3 versesActs3 occurrences
3 verses1 Corinthians3 occurrences
3 verses1 Timothy1 occurrence
1 verseHebrews1 occurrence
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