νηφαλέος

nēphaleosAdjectiveG3524

sober

From: from G3525 (νήφω);

Short Definition

sober, i.e. (figuratively) circumspect

Full Lexicon Entry

-*ον *(in cl., -α, -ον), (νήφω)
1.in cl., of drink, not mixed with wine.
2.In later writers (Plut.), of persons, sober, temperate

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Timothy
2
Titus
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Timothy 3:2
  • 1 Timothy 3:11
  • Titus 2:2

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