Strong's Concordance/Greek/G1466

Strong's G1466 · Greek

ἐγκράτεια

egkrateia · /eng-krat'-i-ah/

Number
G1466
Language
Greek
Original word
ἐγκράτεια
Transliteration
egkrateia
Pronunciation
eng-krat'-i-ah
KJV occurrences
2 verses

Definition

from 1468; self-control (especially continence):--temperance.

KJV: temperance

Root / derivation: from 1468

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐγκράτεια across 2 verses.

temperance3×

Every occurrence (KJV)

2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G1466 (egkrateia) mean?

from 1468; self-control (especially continence):--temperance.

How many times does G1466 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G1466 (ἐγκράτεια) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “temperance.”

How is egkrateia translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G1466 is rendered as “temperance” (3×).

Where does the Greek word ἐγκράτεια come from?

from 1468