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χαλιναγωγέω G5468
G5468 is the Greek word χαλιναγωγέω, transliterated chalinagōgéō. The King James Version most often renders it bridleth.
What it means
to be a bit-leader, i.e. to curb (figuratively).
Where it comes from
from a compound of G5469 (χαλινός) and the reduplicated form of G71 (ἄγω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: bridle.
Verses using χαλιναγωγέω
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
James 1:26 · KJV
If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain.
James 3:2 · KJV
For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.
Common questions
What does Strong's G5468 mean?
G5468 is the Greek word χαλιναγωγέω (chalinagōgéō), meaning to be a bit-leader, i.e. to curb (figuratively).
How is G5468 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it bridleth (1 time), bridle (1 time).
How many times does G5468 appear in the Bible?
χαλιναγωγέω (chalinagōgéō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5468 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from a compound of G5469 (χαλινός) and the reduplicated form of G71 (ἄγω).
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