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Strong's G193 ἀκρατής (akrates)

Akrates means “incontinent” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H193 — ul (“mighty”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G193
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 2

Strong's G193 Quick Answer

Strong's G193 ἀκράτης (akrates) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. akrates (ak-rat'-ace) adj. 1. powerless, i.e. without self-control [from G1 (as a negative particle) and G2904] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include without. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
akrates (ak-rat'-ace) adj. 1. powerless, i.e. without self-control [from G1 (as a negative particle) and G2904]
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
without

Meaning and Definition

akrates (ak-rat'-ace) adj. 1. powerless, i.e. without self-control [from G1 (as a negative particle) and G2904] KJV: incontinent Root(s): G1, G2904

Original Word
ἀκράτης
Transliteration
akrates
Derivation
Root: κράτος R1: 1 R2: 2904
Morphology
adjective

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G193. 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)

intemperate

Usage: ἀκρατής, -ές (κράτος), [in LXX: Pro.27:20 * ;] __(a) powerless, impotent; __(b) in moral sense, lacking self-control, incontinent: 2Ti.3:3.† (AS)

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How Strong's G193 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render akrates, 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.

Without 2 Timothy 3:3

How Strong's G193 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 1 linked usage.
  • 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 G193 (ἀκράτης) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G193 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 G193 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

2 Timothy 3:3 KJV

Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,

Strong's G193 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G193.

Proverbs 34:20 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
2 Timothy 3:3 New Testament, KJV
Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G193, grouped by book.

Proverbs 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 34:20
2 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament
2 Timothy 3:3

Strong's G193 FAQ

What does akrates (ἀκρατής) mean?

Akrates (Strong's G193) is a Greek word most simply glossed "incontinent". akrates (ak-rat'-ace) adj. 1. powerless, i.e. without self-control [from G1 (as a negative particle) and G2904]

How many times is akrates (ἀκρατής) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G193 across 2 books.

Where can I study akrates (ἀκρατής) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G193 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate akrates (ἀκρατής)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as without. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G193 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G193, with linked reader references where each row is available.