χαλιναγωγέω

chalinagōgeōVerbG5468

to bridle

From: from a compound of G5469 (χαλινός) and the reduplicated form of G71 (ἄγω);

Short Definition

to be a bit-leader, i.e. to curb (figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

to lead with a bridle; metaphorically, to bridle, restrain: with accusative, γλῶσσαν; σῶμα.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

2 times

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

James
2

Key Passages

  • James 1:26
  • James 3:2

Go beyond grammar.

See how this word works across context, usage, and meaning with AI-assisted word study built for serious Bible study.

Context-aware insightsOriginal language depthFast, practical workflow

Lexicon data from STEPBible.org (Tyndale House, Cambridge) under CC BY 4.0 license.