Words the Bible translates as self-control
English uses one word here. The Bible uses 3 words, and they do not mean the same thing. Each is listed with what it actually means, most frequent first.
- egkrateiaἐγκράτειαself-control: the power to keep one's own impulses and appetites in hand
- egkrateuomaiἐγκρατεύομαιto self-controlnot studied yet
- sōphronismosσωφρονισμόςthe power to bring about a clear, steady, level-headed mind, in oneself and in others
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