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ἐγκράτεια G1466

G1466 is the Greek word ἐγκράτεια, transliterated enkráteia. The King James Version most often renders it temperance.

Word: ἐγκράτειαTransliteration: enkráteiaLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

self-control (especially continence).

Where it comes from

from G1468 (ἐγκρατής).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

temperance 4×

Strong's own list of renderings: temperance.

Verses using ἐγκράτεια

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Acts 24:25 · KJV

And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.

Galatians 5:23 · KJV

Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

2 Peter 1:6 · KJV

And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;

Common questions

What does Strong's G1466 mean?

G1466 is the Greek word ἐγκράτεια (enkráteia), meaning self-control (especially continence).

How is G1466 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it temperance (4 times).

How many times does G1466 appear in the Bible?

ἐγκράτεια (enkráteia) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1466 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1468 (ἐγκρατής).

Nearby entries

G1463 · ἐγκομβόομαι — to engirdle oneself (for labor), i.e…G1464 · ἐγκοπή — a hindrance G1465 · ἐγκόπτω — to cut into, i.e. (figuratively) impede, detain G1467 · ἐγκρατεύομαι — to exercise self-restraint (in diet and chastity)G1468 · ἐγκρατής — strong in a thing (masterful), i.e…G1469 · ἐγκρίνω — to judge in, i.e. count among

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