To control oneself, to exercise self-control, self-control
G1467
Greek
UBS
ἐγκρατεύομαι
enkrateúomaieng-krat-yoo'-om-ahee
Verb
Definition
to exercise complete control over one’s desires and actions
Semantic Domains
Moral and Ethical Qualities and Related Behavior
Etymology
middle voice from G1468 (ἐγκρατής);
KJV Translations
can(-not) contain, be temperate
Occurrences2
Frequency Rank#2697