ἐγκρατεύομαι (enkrateúomai) — Can Contain
Greek word study: ἐγκρατεύομαι (enkrateúomai), Strong's G1467. to exercise self-restraint (in diet and chastity)
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to exercise self-restraint (in diet and chastity)
KJV translation words: can(-not) contain, be temperate
Strong's G1467 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 1 Corinthians 7:9 and last appears in 1 Corinthians 9:25.
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Verses (all 2)
- 1 Corinthians 7:9 — ἐγκρατεύονται — they have self-control
- 1 Corinthians 9:25 — ἐγκρατεύεται — controls himself
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Named in this entry's derivation: G1468 ἐγκρατής (enkratḗs).
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What does enkrateúomai (G1467) mean?
To exercise self-restraint (in diet and chastity).
How is G1467 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G1467 as: can(-not) contain, be temperate.
How often does ἐγκρατεύομαι (enkrateúomai) appear?
Strong's G1467 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 1 Corinthians 7:9 and last appears in 1 Corinthians 9:25.
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