χαλιναγωγέω chalinagōgéō

Meaning

to be a bit-leader, i.e. to curb (figuratively)

In the King James Version: bridle

Derivation: from a compound of G5469 (χαλινός) and the reduplicated form of G71 (ἄγω);

Where it is used

• James 1:26 If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless.
• James 3:2 We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body.