ΕΓΚΡΑΤΕΥΩ, εγκρατευω
EGKRATEUŌ, egkrateuō
Sounds Like: eng-KRA-teh-oo-oh
Translations: to exercise self-control, to be temperate, to be continent, to restrain oneself, to master oneself
From the root: ΕΓΚΡΑΤΕΥΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This verb means to exercise self-control, to be temperate, or to restrain oneself. It implies a mastery over one's desires, passions, or appetites. It is often used in contexts relating to moral discipline or ascetic practices, such as abstaining from certain foods or pleasures. It can be used to describe someone who is disciplined in their actions and choices.
Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative (1st person singular) or Infinitive
Strong’s number: G1467 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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From the same root
Below are all other words in our texts that we've cataloged as being from the same root, ΕΓΚΡΑΤΕΥΩ.
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- ἘΓΚΕΚΡΑΤΑΙ — has been made strong, has been made master, has been made self-controlled, has been made temperate
- ἘΓΚΡΑΤΕΥΕΤΑΙ — exercises self-control, practices self-control, is temperate, abstains
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