Chalinagōgéō — G5468
G5468 · Greek — χαλιναγωγέω
Pronunciation: khal-in-ag-ogue-eh'-o
Definition
verb
to be a bit-leader, i.e. to curb (figuratively)
- tropically, to bridle, hold in check, restrain
Usually translated as
bridle
Origin
from a compound of G5469 and the reduplicated form of G71
Occurrences
Chalinagōgéō occurs 2 times in the King James.
Distribution of the word across the Bible: James (2)
- James 1:26 — If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth (χαλιναγωγῶν) not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain.
- James 3:2 — For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle (χαλιναγωγῆσαι) the whole body.
Strong's Lexicon — C