Strong's Lexicon

G193

G193 — ἀκράτης

Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.

GreekakratesadjectiveOccurrences: 1

Definition / Gloss

Strong's Number:G193
Word:ἀκράτης
Part of Speech:adjective
Etymology:from G1 (as a negative particle) and G2904
Language:Greek
Occurrences:1
Transliteration:akrates
Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation:ak-rat'-ace
Meaning:1. powerless, i.e. without self-control
KJV Renderings:incontinent

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Thayer's Greek Lexicon

ἀκρατής, (ές, genitive (έος, (οῦς, (κράτος), without self-control, intemperate: 2Ti 3:3. (Frequently in secular writings from Plato and Xenophon down.)

Other Resources

Dictionary of New Testament Theology
Colin Brown

Englishman's Greek Concordance

ἀκρατής (incontinent)

2 Timothy 3:3

KJV: Without natural affection trucebreakers false accusers incontinent fierce despisers of those that are good
GK: άστοργοι άσπονδοι διάβολοι ακρατείς ανήμεροι αφιλάγαθοι
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