Bible Encyclopedias
STAY.
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Stay.
This word is found in its antiquated sense in the Burial Service, but in no other part of the Prayer book. It occurs in a passage quoted from Job 14:1-2, concluding with "and never continueth in one stay." The word "stay" may be changed for "place" or "condition" without affecting the sense.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'STAY.'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/s/stay.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.