Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀκρασία”
Understanding akrasía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
excess, incontinency. - want of self-restraint
G192
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀκρασία
Phoneticak-ras-ee'-a
Transliterationakrasía
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
excess, incontinency. - want of self-restraint
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 23:25 | “Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye make clean the outside of the cup and of the platter, but within they are full of extortion and excess.” Word: ἀκρασία (akrasía) | |
| 1 Corinthians 7:5 | “Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency.” Word: ἀκρασία (akrasía) |