Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἐγκρατής”
Understanding enkratḗs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
temperate. - strong in a thing (masterful), i.e. (figuratively and reflexively) self-controlled (in appetite, etc.)
G1468
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἐγκρατής
Phoneticeng-krat-ace'
Transliterationenkratḗs
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
temperate. - strong in a thing (masterful), i.e. (figuratively and reflexively) self-controlled (in appetite, etc.)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Titus 1:8 | “But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate;” Word: ἐγκρατής (enkratḗs) |