Words the Bible translates as retain
English uses one word here. The Bible uses 3 words, and they do not mean the same thing. Each is listed with what it actually means, most frequent first.
- krateōκρατέωto take hold of: lay hands on a person or thing and grasp it
+2 more meanings
- to hold fast: keep a firm grip on something so as not to let it go
- to hold in one's power: keep something in a grip it cannot break free of
- atsarעָצַרto hold back: to restrain, stop, or shut something in so it cannot move, flow, or get out
- tamakhתָּמַךְto take firm hold: to grasp something, to hold a person up so they do not fall, or to keep a tight grip on what is valued
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