Strong's Lexicon egkrateuomai: To exercise self-control, to be temperate Original Word: ἐγκρατεύομαι Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word ἐγκρατής (enkratēs), meaning "strong" or "self-controlled." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἐγκρατεύομαι, the concept of self-control can be related to Hebrew words like תַּעֲצוּם (ta'atzum), meaning "strength" or "power," which can imply control over one's actions. Usage: The verb ἐγκρατεύομαι (egkrateuomai) refers to the act of exercising self-control or self-restraint, particularly in the context of one's desires and impulses. It is often associated with the discipline required to live a life that is pleasing to God, emphasizing the importance of mastery over one's own passions and appetites. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, self-control was highly valued as a virtue, often associated with philosophical teachings, particularly those of the Stoics. For early Christians, self-control was not merely a philosophical ideal but a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:23) and a necessary component of a life dedicated to Christ. It was seen as essential for maintaining purity, holiness, and a disciplined life in service to God. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1467 egkrateúomai – properly, to exercise self control – literally "exercising dominion, from within." See 1466 (enkrateia). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom egkratés Definition to exercise self-control NASB Translation exercises self-control (1), have self-control (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1467: ἐγκρατεύομαιἐγκρατεύομαι (see ἐν, III. 3); depon, middle; to be self-controlled, continent (ἐγκρατής); to exhibit self-government, conduct oneself temperately: (used absolutely in Genesis 43:30); with the dative of respect, τῇ γλώσσῃ, Sir. 19:6 variant; πάντα, in everything, every way, 1 Corinthians 9:25 (in a figure drawn from athletes, who in preparing themselves for the games abstained from unwholesome food, wine, and sexual indulgence); οὐκ ἐγκρατεύεσθαι, said of those who cannot curb sexual desire, 1 Corinthians 7:9. Though this word does not occur in the earlier Greek writings that have come down to us (except in Aristotle, eth. Eudem. 2, 7, p. 1223{b}, 13th edition, Bekker), yet its use is approved of by Phrynichus; cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 442; (Winer's Grammar, 25). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance contain, be temperate. Middle voice from egkrates; to exercise self-restraint (in diet and chastity) -- can(-not) contain, be temperate. see GREEK egkrates Forms and Transliterations εγκρατείς εγκρατευεται εγκρατεύεται ἐγκρατεύεται εγκρατευονται εγκρατεύονται ἐγκρατεύονται ενεκρατευσάμην ενεκρατεύσατο enkrateuetai enkrateúetai enkrateuontai enkrateúontaiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Corinthians 7:9 V-PIM/P-3PGRK: δὲ οὐκ ἐγκρατεύονται γαμησάτωσαν κρεῖττον NAS: But if they do not have self-control, let them marry; KJV: cannot contain, let them marry: INT: moreover not they have self-control let them marry better 1 Corinthians 9:25 V-PIM/P-3S Strong's Greek 1467 |
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