GreekG1466Noun (Feminine)
ἐγκράτεια
egkrateia
“self-control”
3Occurrences
G1466Strong's #
Noun (Feminine)Part of Speech
Definition
Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)
self-control (especially continence)
from G1468 (ἐγκρατής);
Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
1.prop., mastery, control.
2.(sc. ἑαθτοῦ) self-control
LXX: 4 *
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Grammar & Morphology
Part of Speech
Noun (Feminine)
Morphology Code
G:N-F
Full Description
Greek Noun, Feminine
Occurrences
ἐγκράτεια appears 3 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
2 Peter
1
Acts
1
Galatians
1
Key Passages
2 Peter 1:6BSB
and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness;
Acts 24:25BSB
As Paul expounded on righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “You may go for now. When I find the time, I will call for you.”
Galatians 5:23BSB
gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
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