ἐγκρατής

strong in a thing (masterful), i.e. (figuratively and reflexively) self-controlled (in appetite, etc.)

Verses

First used in Titus 1:8

Words derived from it

• G1466ἐγκράτεια enkráteiaself-control (especially continence)
• G1467ἐγκρατεύομαι enkrateúomaito exercise self-restraint (in diet and chastity)