The term "quit" in the context of the Bible can be understood in various ways, including the cessation of an action, the abandonment of a responsibility, or the act of leaving a particular situation. While the specific word "quit" may not frequently appear in many English translations of the Bible, the concept is present in various passages and teachings.

1. Perseverance and Endurance: The Bible often encourages believers to persevere and not to quit in their faith and good works. In Galatians 6:9 , it is written, "Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." This verse emphasizes the importance of steadfastness and the promise of reward for those who endure.

2. Courage and Strength: The call to not quit is also linked to the exhortation to be strong and courageous. In 1 Corinthians 16:13 , Paul writes, "Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong." Here, the apostle encourages believers to remain steadfast and not to abandon their post in the spiritual battle.

3. Abandoning Sin: The concept of quitting is also applicable in the context of turning away from sin. In Ephesians 4:22-24 , Paul instructs believers to "put off your former way of life, your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be renewed in the spirit of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness." This passage calls for a decisive quitting of sinful behaviors and attitudes.

4. Faithfulness in Trials: The Bible acknowledges that trials and tribulations are part of the Christian journey, yet it encourages believers not to quit in the face of adversity. James 1:12 states, "Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him." This promise serves as motivation to remain faithful and not to abandon one's faith during difficult times.

5. Divine Assistance: The Scriptures assure believers that they are not alone in their struggles and that God provides the strength needed to persevere. Philippians 4:13 declares, "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." This verse is a reminder that quitting is not necessary when one relies on the power of Christ.

6. Examples of Perseverance: The Bible is replete with examples of individuals who did not quit despite facing significant challenges. Job, for instance, endured immense suffering yet remained faithful to God. The prophets, apostles, and early Christians also exemplified perseverance in the face of persecution and hardship.

In summary, while the Bible may not frequently use the word "quit," it consistently teaches the principles of perseverance, courage, and faithfulness. Believers are encouraged to remain steadfast in their faith, to abandon sin, and to rely on God's strength to endure trials, with the assurance of divine reward and assistance.1. (n.) Any one of numerous species of small passerine birds native of tropical America. See Guitguit.

2. (v.) Released from obligation, charge, penalty, etc.; free; clear; absolved; acquitted.

3. (imp. & p. p.) of Quit.

4. (v.) To set at rest; to free, as from anything harmful or oppressive; to relieve; to clear; to liberate.

5. (v.) To release from obligation, accusation, penalty, or the like; to absolve; to acquit.

6. (v.) To discharge, as an obligation or duty; to meet and satisfy, as a claim or debt; to make payment for or of; to requite; to repay.

7. (v.) To meet the claims upon, or expectations entertained of; to conduct; to acquit; -- used reflexively.

8. (v.) To carry through; to go through to the end.

9. (v.) To have done with; to cease from; to stop; hence, to depart from; to leave; to forsake; as, to quit work; to quit the place; to quit jesting.

10. (v. i.) To away; to depart; to stop doing a thing; to cease.

QUIT

kwit: Same derivation as "quiet," so that "to be quit" (Exodus 21:19, 28 Joshua 2:20 the King James Version) is "to be relieved of responsibility," naqah, naqi, "guiltless" (so the Revised Version (British and American) Joshua 2:20). Hence, "to quit one's self" means "to be freed by discharging a duty." The phrase in English Versions of the Bible, however, is a gloss for in 1 Samuel 4:9 it is used for hayah, "to be," while in 1 Corinthians 16:13 andrizomai, means "to behave like a man."

SEA OF THE PLAIN (ARABAH)

ar'-a-ba).

See DEAD SEA.

SEA OF TIBERIAS

ti-be'-ri-as.

See GALILEE, SEA OF.

SEA, ADRIATIC

a-dri-at'-ic, ad-ri-at'-ik.

See ADRIA.

SEA, BRAZEN

bra'-z'n.

See SEA, THE MOLTEN.

SEA, DEAD; EASTERN

es'-tern.

See DEAD SEA.

SEA, MEDITERRANEAN

See MEDITERRANEAN SEA.

SEA, RED

See RED SEA.

SEA, SALT

See DEAD SEA.

SEA, WESTERN

wes'-tern.

See MEDITERRANEAN SEA.

SODOMITISH; SEA

sod'-om-it-ish.

See DEAD SEA.

TIBERIAS, SEA OF

See GALILEE, SEA OF.

UTMOST SEA; UTTERMOST SEA

ut'-most, ut'-er-most.

See MEDITERRANEAN SEA.

3973. pauo -- to make to cease, hinder
... cease, leave, refrain. A primary verb ("pause"); to stop (transitively or
intransitively), ie Restrain, quit, desist, come to an end -- cease, leave, refrain. ...
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1553. ekdemeo -- to be away from home, absent
... be absent. From a compound of ek and demos; to emigrate, ie (figuratively)
vacate or quit -- be absent. see GREEK ek. see GREEK demos. ...
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407. andrizo -- to behave like a man, to play the man
... act like men. Middle voice from aner; to act manly -- quit like men. see GREEK aner.
(andrizesthe) -- 1 Occurrence. 406, 407. andrizo. 408 . Strong's Numbers
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2308. chadal -- to cease
... 1), deserted (1), fail (1), failed (1), gave (1), hold back (1), leave (5), let
my alone (1), neglects (1), never mind (2), no (1), past (1), quit (1), refrain ...
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5352. naqah -- to be empty or clean
... X altogether, be blameless, cleanse, (be) clear(-ing), cut off, be desolate, be
free, be (hold) guiltless, be (hold) innocent, X by no means, be quit, be (leave ...
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5355. naqiy -- clean, free from, exempt
... Or naqiyi (Joel 'eb: 'ibchah; Jonah 'ab: 'abah), {naw-kee'}; from naqah; innocent --
blameless, clean, clear, exempted, free, guiltless, innocent, quit. ...
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7662. shebaq -- to leave, let alone
... leave, let alone. (Aramaic) corresponding to the root of Showbeq; to quit, ie Allow
to remain -- leave, let alone. see HEBREW Showbeq. 7661, 7662. ...
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1961. hayah -- to fall out, come to pass, become, be
... X altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to
pass), do, faint, fall, + follow, happen, X have, last, pertain, quit (one-)self ...
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April 16. "Quit You Like Men" (I. Cor. xvi. 13).
... APRIL 16. "Quit you like men" (I. Cor. xvi. 13). "Quit you like men"
(I. Cor. xvi.13). Be brave. Cowards always get hurt. Brave ...
/.../simpson/days of heaven upon earth /april 16 quit you like.htm

Laurentius, Being About to Follow Mellitus and Justus, and to Quit ...
... BOOK II CHAP. VI. LAURENTIUS, being about to follow Mellitus and Justus,
and to quit Britain? LAURENTIUS, being about to follow ...
/.../bede/bedes ecclesiastical history of england/chap vi laurentius being about.htm

What Old Bill could not Do
... homeward. Yes, Old Bill was a drunkard. He had tried many times to quit.
His friends had warned him and advised him to quit. His ...
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Balkers
... but as soon as they can not lead in the work, or if some one questions the wisdom
of something they do, they are ready to throw up everything and quit and have ...
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1 Cor. xvi. 10
... Not in the wisdom which is without: for there it is not possible to stand, but to
be borne along; even as "in the faith" ye may "stand." "Quit you like men, be ...
/.../homilies on the epistles of paul to the corinthians/homily xliv 1 cor xvi.htm

The Adventures of Saint James of Spain.
... he was a Christian Knight, his admiration was turned to rage, and he informed him
that he must either become a Pagan worshipper of the sun or quit the country. ...
/.../kingston/the seven champions of christendom/chapter six the adventures of.htm

Strong and Loving
... 'Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.14. ... The battle is
joined; 'quit you like men'"strike a man's stroke"'be strong.'. ...
/.../maclaren/romans corinthians to ii corinthians chap v/strong and loving.htm

Private Property and the Common Good
... dishonorable. How and when did public opinion change on this? Third Day: Quit Grafting.
And ... extort money. In other words, they must quit grafting. ...
/.../the social principles of jesus/chapter viii private property and.htm

Resolves to Go to College. Friends Oppose. Wife Decides It. Hard ...
... after years. I decided, therefore, to quit business and go to college.
This was vigorously opposed by all my friends. The church ...
/.../chapter viii resolves to go.htm

Continues to Evangelize. Dr. Cook's Prescription. Incident at ...
... I tell you, sir, all the medicine in the world will do you no good till you quit
that and cultivate laziness. You must take a more cheerful view of life. ...
/.../chapter xvi continues to evangelize.htm

Quit (12 Occurrences)
... 3. (imp. & pp) of Quit. 4. (v.) To set at rest; to free, as from anything
harmful or oppressive; to relieve; to clear; to liberate. ...
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Depart (211 Occurrences)
... 2. (vi) To go forth or away; to quit, leave, or separate, as from a place or a person;
to withdraw; -- opposed to arrive; -- often with from before the place ...
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Part (2071 Occurrences)
... 16. (n.) To leave; to quit. 17. ... 18. (vi) To go away; to depart; to take leave;
to quit each other; hence, to die; -- often with from. 19. ...
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Quite (55 Occurrences)

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Quirin'i-us (1 Occurrence)
Quirin'i-us. Quirinius, Quirin'i-us. Quit . Multi-Version Concordance
Quirin'i-us (1 Occurrence). ... (See RSV). Quirinius, Quirin'i-us. Quit . Reference
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Vigilant (4 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Vigilant (4 Occurrences). 1 Corinthians 16:13 Be vigilant;
stand fast in the faith; quit yourselves like men; be strong. (DBY). ...
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Void (64 Occurrences)
... Cf. Voidable, 2. 7. (n.) An empty space; a vacuum. 8. (v.) To remove the contents
of; to make or leave vacant or empty; to quit; to leave; as, to void a table. ...
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Keep (4573 Occurrences)
... 15. (vt) To confine one's self to; not to quit; to remain in; as, to keep one's
house, room, bed, etc. ; hence, to haunt; to frequent. 16. ...
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Warn (35 Occurrences)
... information to; to give notice to; to notify; to admonish; hence, to notify or summon
by authority; as, to warn a town meeting; to warn a tenant to quit a house ...
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