abstain

Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:

Number:
567 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)
Greek:
ἀπέχομαι
Transliteration:
apechomai
Phonic:
ap-ekh’-om-ahee
Meaning:
middle voice (reflexively) of 568; to hold oneself off, i.e. refrain
KJV Usage:
abstain