ἐγκράτεια, -ας, ἡ (-ἐγκρατής), [in LXX: Sir.18:15, 30 4Ma.5:34 * ;] 1. prop., mastery, control. 2. (sc. ἑαθτοῦ) self-control: Act.24:25, Gal.5:23, 2Pe.1:6 (see DB, iv, 558b 695a; Page on Ac, l.with). † (AS)
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G1466 — ἐγκράτεια
egkrateia · self-control · Greek
3 tagged verse occurrences
Acts 24:25 · ἐγκρατείαςAnd as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.Galatians 5:23 · ἐγκράτεια·Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.2 Peter 1:6 · ἐγκράτειαν, · ἐγκρατείᾳAnd to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;