Lexical Definition
ἐγκρατεύομαι enkrateúomai (eng-krat-yoo'-om-ahee) to self-control G:V
middle voice from ἐγκρατής
can(-not) contain, be temperate.
- to exercise self-restraint (in diet and chastity)
Usage: 4 forms in 4 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἐγκρατεύονται | they have self-control | 1Cor.7.9 |
| ἐγκρατεύεται | controls himself | 1Cor.9.25 |
| ενεκρατεύσατο | he controlled himself | LXX.Gen.43.31 |
| ενεκρατευσάμην | I took control myself | LXX.1Sam.13.12 |
Abbott-Smith
ἐγκρατεύομαι, depon., [in LXX for אפק, Ge 43:31, I Ki 13:12, Es 5:10 א 3 * ;]
to exercise self-control: I Co 7:9; c. acc., πάντα (v. Bl., 91), I Co 9:25.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 43:31 |
| 1 Samuel | 13:12 |
| Esther | 5:10 |
| 1 Corinthians | 7:9 · 9:25 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἐγκρατεύομαι-εύομαι,
exercise self-control, [NT+4th c.BC+]; force oneself to do a thing, [LXX]; starve oneself, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]
__II to be a member of the Encratite sect, Anatolian Studies [Refs]
LSJ Scripture Refs: LXX.Gen.43.31 ☩ 1Cor.7.9 ☩ LXX.1Kgs.13.12