ἐγκρατεύομαι

egkrateuomaiVerbG1467

to self-control

From: middle voice from G1468 (ἐγκρατής);

Short Definition

to exercise self-restraint (in diet and chastity)

Full Lexicon Entry

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LXX Usage: for אפק, א 3 *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

2 times

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

1 Corinthians
2

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 7:9
  • 1 Corinthians 9:25

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