Bible Dictionary
INCONTINENCY
Incontinency means lack of self-control, especially sexual self-control. In 1 Corinthians 7:5 it refers to unchastity or inability to exercise continence within marriage.
Definition
Incontinency means lack of control, especially lack of sexual self-control. It describes an inability to exercise continence in a particular matter.
Biblical Usage
In 1 Corinthians 7:5 the term refers to unchastity or lack of control. In Matthew 23:25 the related Greek word is translated “excess” in the cited English versions.
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>in-kon'-ti-nen-si (akrasia, "without control"): In 1Co 7:5, it evidently refers to lack of control in a particular matter, and signifies unchastity. In Mt 23:25, the Greek word is translated in both the King James Version and the American Standard Revised Version by "excess."</p>