ἐγκρατεύομαι
From LSJ
μήτε ἐγρηγορόσιν μήτε εὕδουσι κύρτοις ἀργὸν θήραν διαπονουμένοις → weels that secure a lazy angling for men whether asleep or awake
English (LSJ)
A exercise self-control, Arist.EE1223b12, LXX Ge. 43.31, 1 Ep.Cor.7.9; force oneself to do a thing, LXX 1 Ki.13.12; starve oneself, Vett.Val.127.20 (cf. ἀποκαρτερεῖν). II to be a member of the Encratite sect, Anatolian Studies 87 (Phrygia).
