Strong's Lexicon

G5468

G5468 — χαλιναγωγέω

Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.

GreekchalinagogeoverbOccurrences: 2

Definition / Gloss

Strong's Number:G5468
Word:χαλιναγωγέω
Part of Speech:verb
Etymology:from a compound of G5469 and the reduplicated form of G71
Language:Greek
Occurrences:2
Transliteration:chalinagogeo
Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation:khal-in-ag-ogue-eh'-o
Meaning:1. to be a bit-leader, i.e. to curb (figuratively)
KJV Renderings:bridle

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Thayer's Greek Lexicon

χαλιναγωγέω, χαλιναγώγω; 1 aorist infinitive χαλιναγωγῆσαι; (χαλινός and ἄγω); to lead by a bridle, to guide (ἵππον, Walz, Rhett. Graec. i., p. 425, 19); tropically, to bridle, hold in check, restrain: τήν γλῶσσαν, Jas 1:26; τό σῶμα, Jas 3:2; τάς τῶν ἡδονῶν ὀρεξεις, Lucian, tyrann. 4. ((Pollux 1 § 215.))

Englishman's Greek Concordance

χαλιναγωγέω (bridle)

James 1:26

KJV: If any man among you seem to be religious and bridleth not his tongue but deceiveth his own heart this man’s religion vain
GK: ει τις δοκεί θρήσκος είναι εν υμίν μη χαλιναγωγών γλώσσαν αυτού αλλά απατών καρδίαν αυτού τούτου μάταιος η θρησκεία

James 3:2

KJV: For in many things we offend all If any man offend not in word the same a perfect man able also to bridle the whole body
GK: πολλά γαρ πταίομεν άπαντες ει εν λόγω ου πταίει ούτος τέλειος ανήρ δυνατός χαλιναγωγήσαι και όλον το σώμα
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