ΕΓΚΡΑΤΙΑ, εγκρατια
EGKRATIA, egkratia
Sounds Like: eng-KRAH-tee-ah
Translations: self-control, temperance, continence, self-restraint, a self-control
From the root: ΕΓΚΡΑΤΙΑ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to the virtue of self-control, particularly in regard to one's desires and passions. It signifies the ability to master one's impulses and maintain discipline over oneself. It is often used in a moral or ethical context, describing a person who exercises restraint over their appetites and actions.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G1466 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
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