Lexical Definition
ἀκρατής akratḗs (ak-rat'-ace) intemperate G:A
from Α (as a negative particle) and κράτος
incontinent.
- powerless, i.e. without self-control
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἀκρατεῖσ | without self-control | 2Tim.3.3 |
| ακρατείσ | immoderate | LXX.Prov.27.20 |
Abbott-Smith
ἀκρατής, -ές (< κράτος), [in LXX: Pr 27:20*;]
(a) powerless, impotent;
(b) in moral sense, lacking self-control, incontinent: II Ti 3:3.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Proverbs | 27:20 |
| 2 Timothy | 3:3 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἀκρατής-ής, ές,
(κράτος) powerless, impotent, γῆρας[Refs 5th c.BC+] of paralysed limbs, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]
__2 in Law, invalid, πρῆσις[Refs]
__II with genitive of things, not having power or command over a thing, γλώσσης[Refs 4th c.BC+]; φωνῆς, παντὸς τοῦ σώματος, ἑωυτοῦ, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; ἀ. τῶν χειρῶν, of persons with their hands tied, [Refs 1st c.BC+]; intemperate in the use of a thing, ἀφροδισίων, οἴνου, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; ἀ. κέρδους, τιμῆς intemperate in pursuit of them, [Refs 4th c.BC+]infinitive, ἀ. εἴργεσθαί τινος unable to refrain from.., [Refs 5th c.BC+]adverb -τῶς, Ionic dialect -τέως, διακεῖσθαι[Refs 5th c.BC+]
__II.2 absolutely in moral sense, without command over oneself or one's passions, incontinent, [Refs 5th c.BC+]. adverb ἀκρατήςῶς, ἔχειν πρός τι[Refs 5th c.BC+]
__II.3 of things, uncontrolled, immoderate, δαπάνη[Refs 2nd c.AD+]; οὖρον.. ἀκρατήςές incontinence of urine, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]; compare ἀκρᾰτί.