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Topical Bible: Restrain

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The term is often associated with God's sovereign power to limit or control actions, both human and supernatural, as well as the personal responsibility of individuals to exercise self-discipline.<br><br><b>Divine Restraint</b><br><br>God's ability to restrain is evident throughout Scripture, where He exercises control over creation and human affairs. In <a href="/genesis/20-6.htm">Genesis 20:6</a>, God intervenes to prevent Abimelech from sinning with Sarah, saying, "Yes, I know that you did this with a clear conscience, and so I have kept you from sinning against Me. That is why I did not let you touch her." This passage highlights God's active role in restraining individuals from committing sin.<br><br>In the context of judgment, God also restrains His wrath. In <a href="/isaiah/48-9.htm">Isaiah 48:9</a>, the Lord declares, "For the sake of My name I will delay My wrath, and for My praise I will restrain it, so that you will not be cut off." Here, restraint is an expression of God's mercy and patience, allowing time for repentance.<br><br><b>Human Responsibility and Self-Restraint</b><br><br>The Bible frequently calls believers to practice self-restraint as a virtue. <a href="/proverbs/29-11.htm">Proverbs 29:11</a> states, "A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back." This proverb underscores the importance of controlling one's emotions and actions, aligning with the broader biblical theme of wisdom and self-discipline.<br><br>In the New Testament, self-restraint is a fruit of the Spirit. <a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22-23</a> lists the fruit of the Spirit, including "self-control," as evidence of a life led by the Holy Spirit. Believers are encouraged to live in a manner that reflects their faith, exercising restraint in their conduct.<br><br><b>Moral and Ethical Boundaries</b><br><br>Restraint is also related to the moral and ethical boundaries set by God. In <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-3.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:3-4</a>, Paul exhorts believers, "For it is God&#8217;s will that you should be holy: You must abstain from sexual immorality; each of you must know how to control his own body in holiness and honor." This passage emphasizes the need for restraint in maintaining purity and honoring God with one's body.<br><br><b>Restraint in Spiritual Warfare</b><br><br>In the realm of spiritual warfare, restraint is a key element. <a href="/james/4-7.htm">James 4:7</a> advises, "Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." Resisting temptation and the devil requires a conscious effort to restrain oneself from succumbing to evil influences.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>The biblical concept of restraint is integral to understanding God's interaction with humanity and the moral expectations placed upon believers. It encompasses divine intervention, personal self-control, and adherence to God's commandments, reflecting a life that honors God and aligns with His will.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>v. t.</I>) To draw back again; to hold back from acting, proceeding, or advancing, either by physical or moral force, or by any interposing obstacle; to repress or suppress; to keep down; to curb.<p>2. (<I>v. t.</I>) To draw back tightly, as a rein.<p>3. (<I>v. t.</I>) To hinder from unlimited enjoinment; to abridge.<p>4. (<I>v. t.</I>) To limit; to confine; to restrict.<p>5. (<I>v. t.</I>) To withhold; to forbear.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/4724.htm"><span class="l">4724. stello -- to arrange, prepare, gather up, hence to <b>restrain</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> to arrange, prepare, gather up, hence to <b>restrain</b>. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration:<br> stello Phonetic Spelling: (stel&#39;-lo) Short Definition: I arrange, take <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4724.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/3973.htm"><span class="l">3973. pauo -- to make to cease, hinder</span></a> <br><b>...</b> of Speech: Verb Transliteration: pauo Phonetic Spelling: (pow&#39;-o) Short Definition:<br> I cause to cease Definition: (a) act: I cause to cease, <b>restrain</b>, hinder, (b <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3973.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/2687.htm"><span class="l">2687. katastello -- to keep down</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to keep down. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: katastello Phonetic Spelling:<br> (kat-as-tel&#39;-lo) Short Definition: I appease, <b>restrain</b> Definition: I let down <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2687.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/4729.htm"><span class="l">4729. stenochoreo -- to be made narrow, to compress</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: stenochoreo Phonetic Spelling: (sten-okh-o-<br> reh&#39;-o) Short Definition: I press upon, cramp, <b>restrain</b> Definition: (I keep <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4729.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/2722.htm"><span class="l">2722. katecho -- to hold fast, hold back</span></a> <br><b>...</b> hold fast, hold back. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: katecho Phonetic Spelling:<br> (kat-ekh&#39;-o) Short Definition: I hold fast, bind, <b>restrain</b> Definition: (a <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2722.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/5468.htm"><span class="l">5468. chalinagogeo -- to lead with a bridle</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Verb Transliteration: chalinagogeo Phonetic Spelling: (khal-in-ag-ogue-eh&#39;-o) Short<br> Definition: I bridle, curb Definition: I bridle, curb, <b>restrain</b>, sway. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5468.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/3607.htm"><span class="l">3607. kala -- to shut up, <b>restrain</b>, withhold</span></a><br><b>...</b> 3606, 3607. kala. 3608 . to shut up, <b>restrain</b>, withhold. Transliteration: kala<br> Phonetic Spelling: (kaw-law&#39;) Short Definition: shut. Word Origin a prim. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/3607.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/1639.htm"><span class="l">1639. gara -- to diminish, <b>restrain</b>, withdraw</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1638, 1639. gara. 1640 . to diminish, <b>restrain</b>, withdraw. Transliteration:<br> gara Phonetic Spelling: (gaw-rah&#39;) Short Definition: withdrawn. Word Origin a prim <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1639.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/2413.htm"><span class="l">2413. chatam -- to hold in, <b>restrain</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> 2412, 2413. chatam. 2414 . to hold in, <b>restrain</b>. Transliteration: chatam Phonetic<br> Spelling: (khaw-tam&#39;) Short Definition: <b>restrain</b>. Word Origin a prim. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/2413.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/6113.htm"><span class="l">6113. atsar -- to <b>restrain</b>, retain</span></a><br><b>...</b> 6112, 6113. atsar. 6114 . to <b>restrain</b>, retain. Transliteration: atsar Phonetic<br> Spelling: (aw-tsar&#39;) Short Definition: shut. Word Origin a prim. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6113.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/3234.htm"><span class="l">3234. Yimna -- &quot;He will <b>restrain</b>,&quot; an Asherite</span></a><br><b>...</b> &quot;He will <b>restrain</b>,&quot; an Asherite. Transliteration: Yimna Phonetic Spelling:<br> (yim-naw&#39;) Short Definition: Imna. <b>...</b> From mana&#39;; he will <b>restrain</b>; Jimna, an Israelite: <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/3234.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/5106.htm"><span class="l">5106. nu -- to hinder, <b>restrain</b>, frustrate</span></a><br><b>...</b> 5105, 5106. nu. 5107 . to hinder, <b>restrain</b>, frustrate. Transliteration: nu<br> Phonetic Spelling: (noo) Short Definition: forbid. Word Origin a prim. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5106.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/662.htm"><span class="l">662. aphaq -- to hold, be strong</span></a><br><b>...</b> root Definition to hold, be strong NASB Word Usage control (1), controlled (2),<br> forced (1), <b>restrain</b> (1), restrained (2). force oneself, <b>restrain</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/662.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/4513.htm"><span class="l">4513. mana -- to withhold, hold back</span></a><br><b>...</b> hold back NASB Word Usage held back (2), hinder (1), hold back (1), holds (1), keep<br> (2), keep back (1), kept (1), refuse (2), <b>restrain</b> (1), restrained (2 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/4513.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/6117.htm"><span class="l">6117. aqab -- to follow at the heel, assail insidiously <b>...</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> from aqeb Definition to follow at the heel, assail insidiously, circumvent, overreach<br> NASB Word Usage deals craftily (1), heel (1), <b>restrain</b> (1), supplanted (1 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6117.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/1219.htm"><span class="l">1219. batsar -- to cut off, make inaccessible, enclose</span></a><br><b>...</b> mighty things (1), thwarted (1). cut off, fortify, grape gatherer, mighty<br> things, <b>restrain</b>, strong, wall up,. A primitive root; to <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1219.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/pastor/the_pastor_books_first_second_third/commandment_eighth_we_ought_to.htm"><span class="l">Commandment Eighth. We Ought to Shun that which is Evil, and do <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> is no need of restraint.&quot; &quot;Make known to me, sir,&quot; say I, &quot;in what cases restraint<br> has to be exercised, and in what cases it has not.&quot; &quot;<b>Restrain</b> yourself in <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../pastor/the pastor books first second third/commandment eighth we ought to.htm</font><p><a href="/library/luther/epistle_sermons_vol_iii/seventh_sunday_after_trinity_exhortation.htm"><span class="l">Seventh Sunday after Trinity Exhortation to Resist Sin.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> All sovereigns establish laws to <b>restrain</b> evil and preserve order. <b>...</b> Whatever is done<br> secretly and never comes before him, he cannot punish or <b>restrain</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../luther/epistle sermons vol iii/seventh sunday after trinity exhortation.htm</font><p><a href="/library/arminius/the_works_of_james_arminius_vol_3/discussion_of_the_subject_of.htm"><span class="l">Discussion of the Subject of Permission</span></a> <br><b>...</b> is also possible to the being, who permits, either according to right, or according<br> to capability, or in both respects, and, when used, would <b>restrain</b>, or in <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../arminius/the works of james arminius vol 3/discussion of the subject of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/josephus/the_wars_of_the_jews_or_history_of_the_destruction_of_jerusalem/chapter_18_how_herod_and.htm"><span class="l">How Herod and Sosius Took Jerusalem by Force; and what Death <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> 2. Now as for the robberies which were committed, the king contrived that ambushes<br> should be so laid, that they might <b>restrain</b> their excursions; and as for the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter 18 how herod and.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/the_confessions_and_letters_of_st/chapter_xxi_concerning_the_living_soul.htm"><span class="l">Concerning the Living Soul, Birds, and Fishes (Ver. 24) --The <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> But the living soul takes its origin from the earth, for it is not profitable, unless<br> to those already among the faithful, to <b>restrain</b> themselves from the love <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the confessions and letters of st/chapter xxi concerning the living soul.htm</font><p><a href="/library/various/life_and_works_of_rufinus_with_jeromes_apology_against_rufinus_/21_now_suppose_that_while.htm"><span class="l">Now Suppose that While You were Writing This, as You Tell us You <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> not cautiously, by the poor glimmering light of a lantern, some Prophet had stood<br> by you and had cried out: &quot;O writer, suppress those words, <b>restrain</b> your pen <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../21 now suppose that while.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/on_continence/section_26_thus_much_will.htm"><span class="l">Thus Much Will Suffice to have Treated on Behalf of True <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> He made. They who hold contrary to this truth, what doth it profit them<br> to <b>restrain</b> lusts? if, that is, they <b>restrain</b> any. What <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/on continence/section 26 thus much will.htm</font><p><a href="/library/various/life_and_works_of_rufinus_with_jeromes_apology_against_rufinus_/23_as_regards_our_reverend.htm"><span class="l">As Regards Our Reverend Friend Epiphanius, this is Strange <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> I confess I cannot <b>restrain</b> my laughter when, at the prompting of some clever<br> person, you strike up a hymn in honour of Epiphanius. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../23 as regards our reverend.htm</font><p><a href="/library/lactantius/a_treatise_on_the_anger_of_god_addressed_to_donatus/chap_xvii_of_god_his_care.htm"><span class="l">Of God, his Care and Anger.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> I speak of those in particular who are in our own power, as slaves, children, wives,<br> and pupils; for when we see these offend, we are incited to <b>restrain</b> them. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chap xvii of god his care.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/sermons_on_selected_lessons_of_the_new_testament/sermon_lxxviii_on_the_words.htm"><span class="l">On the Words of the Gospel, John v. 31,&quot;If I Bear Witness of <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> God hath given thee power by His Spirit to <b>restrain</b> thy members. Lust riseth up,<br> <b>restrain</b> thy members; what can it do now that it hath risen? <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../sermon lxxviii on the words.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/r/restrain.htm"><span class="l"><b>Restrain</b> (31 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 4. (vt) To limit; to confine; to restrict. 5. (vt) To withhold; to forbear.<br> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Restrain</b> (31 Occurrences). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/restrain.htm - 15k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/incontinency.htm"><span class="l">Incontinency (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1. (n.) Incapacity to hold; hence, incapacity to hold back or <b>restrain</b>; the quality<br> or state of being incontinent; want of continence; failure to <b>restrain</b> the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/incontinency.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/curb.htm"><span class="l">Curb (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2. (vt) To guide and manage, or <b>restrain</b>, as with a curb; to bend to one's will;<br> to subject; to subdue; to <b>restrain</b>; to confine; to keep in check. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/curb.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/control.htm"><span class="l">Control (88 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2. (n.) That which serves to check, <b>restrain</b>, or hinder; restraint. 3.<br> (n.) Power or authority to check or <b>restrain</b>; restraining <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/control.htm - 33k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/restrained.htm"><span class="l">Restrained (51 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (imp. &amp; pp) of <b>Restrain</b>. <b>...</b> Psalms 40:9 I have proclaimed tidings of righteousness In<br> the great assembly, lo, my lips I <b>restrain</b> not, O Jehovah, Thou hast known. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/restrained.htm - 22k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/bind.htm"><span class="l">Bind (68 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2. (vt) To confine, <b>restrain</b>, or hold by physical force or influence of any kind;<br> as, attraction binds the planets to the sun; frost binds the earth, or the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bind.htm - 32k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/forbid.htm"><span class="l">Forbid (46 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> koluo): Occurs very seldom in the Old Testament except as the rendering of chalilah<br> (see below); it is once the translation of kala', &quot;to <b>restrain</b>&quot; (Numbers 11 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/forbid.htm - 23k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/dam.htm"><span class="l">Dam (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 5. (vt) To obstruct or <b>restrain</b> the flow of, by a dam; to confine by constructing<br> a dam, as a stream of water; -- generally used with in or up. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/dam.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/contain.htm"><span class="l">Contain (19 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 3. (vt) To put constraint upon; to <b>restrain</b>; to confine; to keep within bounds.<br> 4. (vi) To <b>restrain</b> desire; to live in continence or chastity. Int. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/contain.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/stint.htm"><span class="l">Stint (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) To <b>restrain</b> within certain limits; to bound;<br> to confine; to <b>restrain</b>; to restrict to a scant allowance. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/stint.htm - 7k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/talking-too-much.html">What does the Bible say about talking too much / being talkative? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-self-discipline.html">What does the Bible say about self-discipline? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/age-of-consent.html">Is the age of consent a biblical concept? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/restrain.htm">Restrain: Dictionary and Thesaurus &#124; Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> &#8226; <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> &#8226; <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> &#8226; <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> &#8226; <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Restrain (31 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/14-18.htm">Acts 14:18</a></span><br />And with these sayings scarce restrained they the people, that they had not done sacrifice unto them.<br /><span class="source">(Root in KJV ASV WBS YLT NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_thessalonians/2-7.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:7</a></span><br />For the mystery of lawlessness already works. Only there is one who restrains now, until he is taken out of the way.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB WEY ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_peter/3-10.htm">1 Peter 3:10</a></span><br />For "He who wishes to be well-satisfied with life and see happy days-- let him <span class="boldtext">restrain</span> his tongue from evil, and his lips from deceitful words;<br /><span class="source">(WEY WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/6-16.htm">Genesis 6:16</a></span><br />a window dost thou make for the ark, and unto a cubit thou dost <span class="boldtext">restrain</span> it from above; and the opening of the ark thou dost put in its side, -- lower, second, and third 'stories' dost thou make it.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/11-28.htm">Numbers 11:28</a></span><br />And Joshua son of Nun, minister of Moses, 'one' of his young men, answereth and saith, 'My lord Moses, <span class="boldtext">restrain</span> them.'<br /><span class="source">(YLT NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/3-13.htm">1 Samuel 3:13</a></span><br />For I have told him that I will judge his house forever, for the iniquity which he knew, because his sons brought a curse on themselves, and he didn't <span class="boldtext">restrain</span> them.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/9-17.htm">1 Samuel 9:17</a></span><br />When Samuel hath seen Saul, then hath Jehovah answered him, 'Lo, the man of whom I have spoken unto thee; this 'one' doth <span class="boldtext">restrain</span> My people.'<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/25-33.htm">1 Samuel 25:33</a></span><br />and blessed 'is' thy discretion, and blessed 'art' thou in that thou hast restrained me this day from coming in with blood, and to restrain my hand to myself.<br /><span class="source">(Root in YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_kings/18-44.htm">1 Kings 18:44</a></span><br />And it cometh to pass, at the seventh, that he saith, 'Lo, a little thickness as the palm of a man is coming up out of the sea.' And he saith, 'Go up, say unto Ahab, 'Bind -- and go down, and the shower doth not <span class="boldtext">restrain</span> thee.'<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_kings/4-24.htm">2 Kings 4:24</a></span><br />And she saddleth the ass, and saith unto her young man, 'Lead, and go, do not <span class="boldtext">restrain</span> riding for me, except I have said 'so' to thee.'<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_chronicles/7-13.htm">2 Chronicles 7:13</a></span><br />If I <span class="boldtext">restrain</span> the heavens and there is no rain, and if I lay charge on the locust to consume the land, and if I send pestilence among My people --<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/7-11.htm">Job 7:11</a></span><br />Therefore I will not <span class="boldtext">restrain</span> my mouth: I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul. <br /><span class="source">(DBY WBS NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/9-12.htm">Job 9:12</a></span><br />Behold, he snatches away. Who can hinder him? Who will ask him,'What are you doing?'<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/11-10.htm">Job 11:10</a></span><br />If he passes by, or confines, or convenes a court, then who can oppose him?<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/15-8.htm">Job 15:8</a></span><br />Hast thou heard the secret of God? and dost thou <span class="boldtext">restrain</span> wisdom to thyself? <br /><span class="source">(KJV JPS WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/37-4.htm">Job 37:4</a></span><br />After it a voice roareth; He thundereth with the voice of his majesty; And he restraineth not 'the lightnings' when his voice is heard. <br /><span class="source">(Root in ASV NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/40-9.htm">Psalms 40:9</a></span><br />I have proclaimed tidings of righteousness In the great assembly, lo, my lips I <span class="boldtext">restrain</span> not, O Jehovah, Thou hast known.<br /><span class="source">(YLT NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/76-10.htm">Psalms 76:10</a></span><br />Surely the wrath of man praises you. The survivors of your wrath are restrained. <br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV WBS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/89-9.htm">Psalms 89:9</a></span><br />Thou 'art' ruler over the pride of the sea, In the lifting up of its billows Thou dost <span class="boldtext">restrain</span> them.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/1-15.htm">Proverbs 1:15</a></span><br />My son, walk not thou in the way with them; Refrain thy foot from their path: <br /><span class="source">(See JPS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/27-16.htm">Proverbs 27:16</a></span><br />restraining her is like restraining the wind, or like grasping oil in his right hand.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB ASV DBY NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ecclesiastes/8-8.htm">Ecclesiastes 8:8</a></span><br />There is no man ruling over the spirit to <span class="boldtext">restrain</span> the spirit, and there is no authority over the day of death, and there is no discharge in battle, and wickedness delivereth not its possessors.<br /><span class="source">(YLT NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/43-6.htm">Isaiah 43:6</a></span><br />I am saying to the north, 'Give up,' And to the south, '<span class="boldtext">Restrain</span> not.' Bring in My sons from afar, And My daughters from the end of the earth.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/48-9.htm">Isaiah 48:9</a></span><br />For My name's sake I defer Mine anger, And My praise I <span class="boldtext">restrain</span> for thee, So as not to cut thee off.<br /><span class="source">(YLT NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/54-2.htm">Isaiah 54:2</a></span><br />Enlarge the place of thy tent, And the curtains of thy tabernacles they stretch out, <span class="boldtext">Restrain</span> not -- lengthen thy cords, And thy pins make strong.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/58-1.htm">Isaiah 58:1</a></span><br />Call with the throat, <span class="boldtext">restrain</span> not, As a trumpet lift up thy voice, And declare to My people their transgression, And to the house of Jacob their sins;<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/64-12.htm">Isaiah 64:12</a></span><br />Wilt thou <span class="boldtext">restrain</span> thyself in presence of these things, Jehovah? Wilt thou hold thy peace, and afflict us very sore?<br /><span class="source">(DBY NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/2-24.htm">Jeremiah 2:24</a></span><br />An untrained ass, used to the waste land, breathing up the wind in her desire; at her time, who is able to send her away? all those who are looking for her will have no need to make themselves tired; in her month they will get her.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/14-10.htm">Jeremiah 14:10</a></span><br />Thus saith the LORD to this people, Thus have they loved to wander, they have not restrained their feet, therefore the LORD doth not accept them; he will now remember their iniquity, and visit their sins.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WBS YLT RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/31-16.htm">Jeremiah 31:16</a></span><br />Thus says Yahweh: Refrain your voice from weeping, and your eyes from tears; for your work shall be rewarded, 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