Strong’s G1466

ἐγκράτεια

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

egkrateia

Pronunciation

en-KRAH-tay-ah

Definition

Self-control, temperance

Meaning

self-mastery, self-restraint, self-control, continence.

Usage

In the New Testament, "egkrateia" refers to the virtue of self-control or temperance, particularly in relation to one's desires and impulses. It is the ability to exercise restraint over one's own actions, emotions, and thoughts, aligning them with God's will and moral standards. This term is often associated with the fruit of the Spirit, indicating a life led by the Holy Spirit's guidance.

Bible references

Acts 24:25;Galatians 5:23;2 Peter 1:6;2 Peter 1:6