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ἐγκρατεύομαι G1467
G1467 is the Greek word ἐγκρατεύομαι, transliterated enkrateúomai. The King James Version most often renders it they.
What it means
to exercise self-restraint (in diet and chastity).
Where it comes from
middle voice from G1468 (ἐγκρατής).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: can(-not) contain, be temperate.
Verses using ἐγκρατεύομαι
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
1 Corinthians 7:9 · KJV
But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.
1 Corinthians 9:25 · KJV
And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1467 mean?
G1467 is the Greek word ἐγκρατεύομαι (enkrateúomai), meaning to exercise self-restraint (in diet and chastity).
How is G1467 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it they (1 time), contain (1 time), temperate (1 time).
How many times does G1467 appear in the Bible?
ἐγκρατεύομαι (enkrateúomai) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1467 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: middle voice from G1468 (ἐγκρατής).
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