GreekG5468Verb
χαλιναγωγέω
chalinagōgeō
“to bridle”
2Occurrences
G5468Strong's #
VerbPart of Speech
Definition
Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)
to be a bit-leader, i.e. to curb (figuratively)
from a compound of G5469 (χαλινός) and the reduplicated form of G71 (ἄγω);
Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
to lead with a bridle; metaphorically, to bridle, restrain: with accusative, γλῶσσαν; σῶμα.
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Grammar & Morphology
Part of Speech
Verb
Morphology Code
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Full Description
Greek Verb
Occurrences
χαλιναγωγέω appears 2 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
James
2
Key Passages
James 1:26BSB
If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless.
James 3:2BSB
We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body.
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