ἐνκράτειαν
enkráteia
self-control
The state or quality of possessing self-mastery; active control or restraint over one's impulses, desires, or actions (particularly in matters of appetite, sexuality, or speech). In broader contexts, the term denotes an inward strength or self-governance that regulates behavior and passions, sometimes with specific reference to abstinence or moderation in ethical or philosophical discourse.
2 Peter 1:6 · Word #6
Lexicon G1466
| Lemma | ἐγκράτεια |
| Transliteration | enkráteia |
| Strong's | G1466 |
| Definition | The state or quality of possessing self-mastery; active control or restraint over one's impulses, desires, or actions (particularly in matters of appetite, sexuality, or speech). In broader contexts, the term denotes an inward strength or self-governance that regulates behavior and passions, sometimes with specific reference to abstinence or moderation in ethical or philosophical discourse. |
Morphology N ACC F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | self-control |
| Literal | self-control-[acc.f.sing] |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἐνκράτεια |
| Strong's | G1466 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1466-03
self-mastery
| Morphological Notes | Noun; accusative feminine singular (Gr,N,,,,,AFS); denotes the quality or state as a singular abstract concept in object form. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Self-mastery" directly reflects the root idea of possessing power within (ἐν + κράτος) and conveys active inward strength over one’s impulses. As an accusative feminine singular noun, the form denotes the quality or state itself without altering its lexical sense in English. |
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