Strong's Lexicon
G193
G193 — ἀκράτης
Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
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
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