ἀκρασία
akrasiaself-indulgenceHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine2 occurrences2 books2 verses
Definition
ἀκρασία, -ας, ἡ
(ἀκρατής, which see), [in LXX: 1Ma.6.26 * ;]
in Arist. and later writers = ἀκράτεια (Lft., Notes, 222 f.), want of power, hence want of self-control, incontinence: Matthew 23:25, 1 Corinthians 7:5.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Matthew 23:25ἀκρασίας · self-indulgenceWoe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence.
- 1 Corinthians 7:5ἀκρασίαν · lack of self-controlDo not deprive each other, except by mutual consent and for a time, so you may devote yourselves to prayer. Then come together again, so that Satan will not tempt you through your lack of self-control.