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 timesAppears 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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