Dictionary entry

ἐγκρατής

G. Abbott-Smith's A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament

** ἐγκρατής, -ές

(< κράτος), [in LXX: Wi 8:20, Si 6:27 15:1 26:15 27:30, al.;]

1. strong, powerful.

2. C. gen. rei, master of, hence,

3. (sc. ἑαυτοῦ), self -controlled, exercising self-control: Tit 1:8.†