Word: egkrateia

Pronounce: eng-krat'-i-ah

Strongs Number: G1466

Orig: from 1468; self-control (especially continence):--temperance. G1468

Use: TDNT-2:339,196 Noun Feminine

Heb Strong:

    1) self-control (the virtue of one who masters his desires and passions, esp. his sensual appetites)