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Strong's G1467 ἐγκρατεύομαι (enkrateuomai)

Enkrateuomai means “be temperate” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1467 — gevah (“pride”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G1467
Language Greek
Linked Usages 4
Books 3

Strong's G1467 Quick Answer

Strong's G1467 ἐγκρατεύομαι (egkrateuomai) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. egkrateuomai (eng-krat-yoo'-om-ai) v. 1. to exercise self-restraint (in diet and chastity) [middle voice from G1468] It has 4 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include contain and temperate. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
egkrateuomai (eng-krat-yoo'-om-ai) v. 1. to exercise self-restraint (in diet and chastity) [middle voice from G1468]
Usage
4 linked usages
Books
3 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
contain and temperate

Meaning and Definition

egkrateuomai (eng-krat-yoo'-om-ai) v. 1. to exercise self-restraint (in diet and chastity) [middle voice from G1468] KJV: can(-not) contain, be temperate Root(s): G1468

Original Word
ἐγκρατεύομαι
Transliteration
egkrateuomai
Derivation
Root: ἐγκρατής R1: 1468
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1467. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to self-control

Usage: ἐγκρατεύομαι, depon., [in LXX for אפק, Gen.43:31, 1Ki.13:12, Est.5:10 א 3 * ;] to exercise self-control: 1Co.7:9; with accusative, πάντα (see Bl., 91), 1Co.9:25.† (AS)

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How Strong's G1467 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render egkrateuomai, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

contain 1 Corinthians 7:9 temperate 1 Corinthians 9:25

How Strong's G1467 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 2 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G1467 (ἐγκρατεύομαι) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1467 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G1467 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

1 Corinthians 7:9 KJV

But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.

1 Corinthians 9:25 KJV

And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.

Strong's G1467 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Genesis 43:31 Septuagint / Brenton

And he washed his face and came out, and refrained himself, and said, Set on bread.

1 Kingdoms 13:12 Septuagint / Brenton

Then I said, Now will the Philistines come down to me to Gilgal, and I have not sought the face of the Lord: so I forced myself and offered the whole burnt offering.

Usage Excerpts

First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1467.

Genesis 43:31 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And he washed his face and came out, and refrained himself, and said, Set on bread.
1 Kingdoms 13:12 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Then I said, Now will the Philistines come down to me to Gilgal, and I have not sought the face of the Lord: so I forced myself and offered the whole burnt offering.
1 Corinthians 7:9 New Testament, KJV
But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.
1 Corinthians 9:25 New Testament, KJV
And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1467, grouped by book.

Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Genesis 43:31
1 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Kingdoms 13:12
1 Corinthians 2 usages, New Testament
1 Corinthians 7:9 1 Corinthians 9:25

Strong's G1467 FAQ

What does enkrateuomai (ἐγκρατεύομαι) mean?

Enkrateuomai (Strong's G1467) is a Greek word most simply glossed "be temperate". egkrateuomai (eng-krat-yoo'-om-ai) v. 1. to exercise self-restraint (in diet and chastity) [middle voice from G1468]

How many times is enkrateuomai (ἐγκρατεύομαι) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G1467 across 3 books.

Where can I study enkrateuomai (ἐγκρατεύομαι) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1467 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate enkrateuomai (ἐγκρατεύομαι)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as contain and temperate. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G1467 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G1467, with linked reader references where each row is available.