עָגַן

a.ganto refrainHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentVerb1 occurrence1 book1 verse

Definition

a primitive root; to debar, i.e. from marriage
Traditional renderings: stay.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

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  1. Ruth 1:13תֵּֽעָגֵ֔נָה · Would you refrain
    …would you wait for them to grow up? Would you refrain from having husbands? No, my daughters, it is much more bitter for me than for you, because the hand of the LORD has gone out against me.”