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ΕΝΚΡΑΤΗΣ, ενκρατης
ENKRATĒS, enkratēs
Sounds Like: en-KRAH-tays
Translations: self-controlled, temperate, continent, a self-controlled person
From the root: ΕΝΚΡΑΤΗΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This word describes someone who possesses self-control or self-mastery. It refers to the ability to restrain one's passions, appetites, or desires, particularly in areas like food, drink, or sexual conduct. It can be used to describe a person who is disciplined and temperate in their habits.
Inflection: Masculine, Feminine, or Neuter, Nominative or Accusative, Singular
Strong’s number: G1468 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- Shepherd of Hermas — 2:4
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΕΝΚΡΑΤΗΣ, appear in our texts.
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