Greek Word Study · Strong’s G1466
ἐγκράτεια
egkrateia · “self-control”
Used 4 times across 3 books
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).
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[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).
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Where it appears
Acts1
Galatians1
2 Peter2
In the text
Acts 24:25And 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 5:23Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.2 Peter 1:6And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;
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