G1150–δαμάζω–damazō

for many a time he had been left securely bound in fetters and chains, but afterwards the chains lay torn link from link, and the fetters in fragments, and there was no one strong enough to master him.

δαμάσαι. damasai “to subdue.”

For brute nature under all its forms--beasts and birds, reptiles and fishes--can be subjected and kept in subjection by human nature.

δαμάζεται damazetai “is subdued”δεδάμασται dedamastai “he has been subdued”

But the tongue no man or woman is able to tame. It is an ever-busy mischief, and is full of deadly poison.

δαμάσαι damasai “to subdue”