ἐγκράτεια
enkrateia (enkráteia)
/eng-krat'-i-ah/
“mastery, control, self-control”
Primary meaning: mastery, control, self-control. Strong's: self-control (especially continence). Lexical nuances: prop., mastery, control . (sc. ἑαθτοῦ ) self-control : Ac 24:25 , Ga 5:23 , II Pe 1:6 (v. DB , iv, 558 b 695 a ; Page on Ac, l.c.).†
Lexical & Etymological Analysis
Root & Derivation
from G1468 (ἐγκρατής);
Traditional English Renderings (KJV/AV)
temperance
Key Biblical Occurrences (3)
Foundational passages where ἐγκράτεια (enkrateia) carries significant theological or narrative weight.