ἀκρασία

akrasiaNoun (Feminine)G0192

self-indulgence

From: from G193 (ἀκρατής);

Short Definition

want of self-restraint

Full Lexicon Entry

in Arist. and later writers = ἀκράτεια, want of power, hence want of self-control, incontinence.
LXX Usage: *

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
1
Matthew
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 7:5
  • Matthew 23:25

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