Greek Strong's Lexicon

G1467

Lemma: ἐγκρατεύομαι

Transliteration: eng-krat-yoo'-om-ahee

Definition: middle voice from ἐγκρατής; to exercise self-restraint (in diet and chastity)

KJV Definition: can(-not) contain, be temperate

Verse usage

1 Korintionan 7:9 NASB
But if they do not have self-control, let them marry; for it is better to marry than to burn [with passion].
1 Korintionan 9:25 NASB
Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then [do it] to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.