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ἐγκρατεύομαι

ἐγκρατεύομαι, exercise self-control

ἐγκρατ-εύομαι,
  • exercise self-control, Arist. EE 1223b12, LXX Ge. 43.31, 1 Ep.Cor. 7.9; force oneself to do a thing, LXX 1 Ki. 13.12; starve oneself, Vett.Val. 127.20 (cf. ἀποκαρτερεῖν).
    • II to be a member of the Encratite sect, Anatolian Studies 87 (Phrygia).

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