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ἐγκρατής

egkratēsself-controlledHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentAdjective1 occurrence1 book1 verse

Definition

ἐγκρατής, -ές

(κράτος), [in LXX: Wis.8.20, Sir.6.27; 15:1; 26:15; 27:30, al. ;]

1. strong, powerful.

2. C. genitive of thing(s), master of, hence,

3. (sc. ἑαυτοῦ), self -controlled, exercising self-control: Titus 1:8.

Synonyms: σώφρων (see reff. s. ἐγκράτεια).

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Occurrences

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  1. Titus 1:8ἐγκρατῆ · [and] disciplined
    Instead, he must be hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined.