ἐγκρατεύομαι
egkrateuomaito self-controlHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentVerb2 occurrences1 book2 verses
Definition
ἐγκρατεύομαι, depon.,
[in LXX for אפק, Genesis 43:31, 1 Samuel 13:12, Esther 5:10 א 3 * ;]
to exercise self-control: 1 Corinthians 7:9; with accusative, πάντα (see Bl., 91), 1 Corinthians 9:25.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- 1 Corinthians 7:9ἐγκρατεύονται · they cannot control themselvesBut if they cannot control themselves, let them marry. For it is better to marry than to burn with passion.
- 1 Corinthians 9:25ἐγκρατεύεται · trains with strict disciplineEveryone who competes in the games trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable.