Refiner Word Study enkrateia (G1466)
G1466  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
ἐγκράτεια
enkrateia
2 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"self-control, continence, temperance, Acts 24:25; Gal. 4:23; 2 Pet. 1:6*"

Study enkrateia in Refiner Open Bible study app

Definition and meaning

What does enkrateia mean in Greek?

2
Occurrences in Scripture
G1466
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

self-control, continence, temperance, Acts 24:25; Gal. 4:23; 2 Pet. 1:6*

In the original Greek the word is written: ἐγκράτεια

Scripture references

Top 2 Bible verses with enkrateia

These are the most notable occurrences of enkrateia (G1466) across the King James Bible.

Galatians 5:23

Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

2 Peter 1:6

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

Go deeper with enkrateia

Refiner gives you the full lexicon entry, AI-powered verse insight, historical commentary, cross-references, and voice study — all in one place.

Mounce & Brown-Driver-Briggs lexicons
AI Deep Insight on every verse
Historical commentary
Cross-references across Scripture
Voice Study mode
Study enkrateia in Refiner →

Free to start  ·  Disciple $4.99/mo  ·  Shepherd $9.99/mo

Common questions

Frequently asked questions about enkrateia

What does enkrateia mean in Greek?

Strong's G1466 (enkrateia) is a Greek word that means: self-control, continence, temperance, Acts 24:25; Gal. 4:23; 2 Pet. 1:6* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does enkrateia appear in the Bible?

The word enkrateia (G1466) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G1466?

Strong's G1466 is enkrateia, a Greek word defined as: self-control, continence, temperance, Acts 24:25; Gal. 4:23; 2 Pet. 1:6*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is enkrateia in the Old Testament or New Testament?

enkrateia is a Greek word found in the New Testament.