To self-control
ἐγκρατεύομαιStrong’s G1467egkrateuomai
Appears in 2 verses of the New Testament
In short
Egkrateuomai is the Greek word usually translated “have self-control” and “controls himself”. It appears in 2 verses of the New Testament.
“But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.”
Meaning
Usually translated “have self-control” and “controls himself”. Open the dictionary entry below for the full range of meaning, with the verses it cites.
How it's translated
- they have self-control 1
- controls himself 1
Word-by-word English from the STEPBible tagged text.
Where it's used most
- 1 Corinthians 2
1 book in all.
Explore in Scripture
Greek dictionary
ἐγκρατεύομαι egkrateuomai · to self-control
ἐγκρατεύομαι, depon., [in LXX for אפק, Gen.43:31, 1Ki.13:12, Est.5:10 א 3 * ;] to exercise self-control: 1Co.7:9; with accusative, πάντα (see Bl., 91), 1Co.9:25.† (AS)
From STEPBible’s Greek lexicon (based on Abbott-Smith).
Verses are from the King James Version. Word meanings come from the original Greek, not from any one translation.