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Incontinency, Incontinent

Holman Bible Dictionary

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KJV term for the lack of self-control (1 Corinthians 7:5 ). Incontinent (2 Timothy 3:3 ) means lacking self-control (NAS), profligate (NRSV), or even violent (TEV).

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Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Incontinency, Incontinent'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hbd/​i/incontinency-incontinent.html. 1991.
 
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