G1466: ἐγκράτεια
enkráteia · “self-control”
Definition
self-control (especially continence)
KJV translates it as: temperance
Word origin: from G1468 (ἐγκρατής);
Extended definition
ἐγκράτεια, -ας, ἡ (-ἐγκρατής),
[in LXX: Sir.18:15, 30 4Ma.5:34 * ;]
1. prop., mastery, control.
2. (sc. ἑαθτοῦ) self-control: Act.24:25, Gal.5:23, 2Pe.1:6 (see DB, iv, 558b 695a; Page on Ac, l.with).
† (AS)
[in LXX: Sir.18:15, 30 4Ma.5:34 * ;]
1. prop., mastery, control.
2. (sc. ἑαθτοῦ) self-control: Act.24:25, Gal.5:23, 2Pe.1:6 (see DB, iv, 558b 695a; Page on Ac, l.with).
† (AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G1466 is translated
- self-control ×2
- self-control; ×1
- self-control, ×1
Bible verses with G1466 (enkráteia)
Enkráteia appears in 3 verses.
- Acts 24:25
And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.
- Galatians 5:23
Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
- 2 Peter 1:6
And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;