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χαλιναγωγέω

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Forms of the word
Dictionary: 
χαλιναγωγέω
Greek transliteration: 
chalinagōgeō
Simplified transliteration: 
chalinagogeo
Numbers
Strong's number: 
5468
GK Number: 
5902
Statistics
Frequency in New Testament: 
2
Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag: 
v-1d(2a)
Gloss: 
to keep in check, keep a rein on one's mouth
Definition: 

pr. to guide with a bridle; met. to bridle, control, sway, Jas. 1:26; 3:2*

Greek-English Concordance for χαλιναγωγέω

James 1:26 If someone thinks that he is religious, yet (chalinagōgōn | χαλιναγωγῶν | pres act ptcp nom sg masc) does (chalinagōgōn | χαλιναγωγῶν | pres act ptcp nom sg masc) not bridle (chalinagōgōn | χαλιναγωγῶν | pres act ptcp nom sg masc) his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless.
James 3:2 For we all stumble in many ways. If someone does not stumble in what he says, he is a mature individual, able to bridle (chalinagōgēsai | χαλιναγωγῆσαι | aor act inf ) his whole body as well.