To control, to exercise self-control
G5468
Greek
UBS
χαλιναγωγέω
chalinagōgéōkhal-in-ag-ogue-eh'-o
Verb
Definition
(a figurative extension of meaning of χαλιναγωγέω ‘to control with bit or bridle,’ not occurring in the NT) to exercise close control over some function
Semantic Domains
Moral and Ethical Qualities and Related Behavior
Etymology
from a compound of G5469 (χαλινός) and the reduplicated form of G71 (ἄγω);
KJV Translations
bridle
Occurrences2
Frequency Rank#2697