Refiner Word Study enkrateuomai (G1467)
G1467  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
ἐγκρατεύομαι
enkrateuomai
2 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"to possess the power of self-control or continence, 1 Cor. 7:9; to practise abstinence, 1 Cor. 9:25*"

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Definition and meaning

What does enkrateuomai mean in Greek?

2
Occurrences in Scripture
G1467
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

to possess the power of self-control or continence, 1 Cor. 7:9; to practise abstinence, 1 Cor. 9:25*

In the original Greek the word is written: ἐγκρατεύομαι

Scripture references

Top 2 Bible verses with enkrateuomai

These are the most notable occurrences of enkrateuomai (G1467) across the King James Bible.

1 Corinthians 7:9

But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.

1 Corinthians 9:25

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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about enkrateuomai

What does enkrateuomai mean in Greek?

Strong's G1467 (enkrateuomai) is a Greek word that means: to possess the power of self-control or continence, 1 Cor. 7:9; to practise abstinence, 1 Cor. 9:25* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does enkrateuomai appear in the Bible?

The word enkrateuomai (G1467) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G1467?

Strong's G1467 is enkrateuomai, a Greek word defined as: to possess the power of self-control or continence, 1 Cor. 7:9; to practise abstinence, 1 Cor. 9:25*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is enkrateuomai in the Old Testament or New Testament?

enkrateuomai is a Greek word found in the New Testament.