ἐγκράτεια (enkráteia) — Temperance
Greek word study: ἐγκράτεια (enkráteia), Strong's G1466. self-control (especially continence)
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self-control (especially continence)
KJV translation words: temperance
Strong's G1466 is tagged on 4 words in 3 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 24:25 and last appears in 2 Peter 1:6.
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Verses (all 3)
- Acts 24:25 — ἐγκρατείας — self-control
- Galatians 5:23 — ἐγκράτεια — self-control
- 2 Peter 1:6 — ἐγκράτειαν — self-control
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Named in this entry's derivation: G1468 ἐγκρατής (enkratḗs).
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What does enkráteia (G1466) mean?
Self-control (especially continence).
How is G1466 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G1466 as: temperance.
How often does ἐγκράτεια (enkráteia) appear?
Strong's G1466 is tagged on 4 words in 3 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 24:25 and last appears in 2 Peter 1:6.
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