Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἐγκρατεύομαι”
Understanding enkrateúomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
middle voice from ἐγκρατής can(-not) contain, be temperate. - to exercise self-restraint (in diet and chastity)
G1467
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἐγκρατεύομαι
Phoneticeng-krat-yoo'-om-ahee
Transliterationenkrateúomai
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
middle voice from ἐγκρατής can(-not) contain, be temperate. - to exercise self-restraint (in diet and chastity)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Corinthians 7:9 | “But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.” Word: ἐγκρατεύομαι (enkrateúomai) | |
| 1 Corinthians 9:25 | “And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.” Word: ἐγκρατεύομαι (enkrateúomai) |