σώφρων
sōphrōnAdjectiveG4998
self-controlled
From: from the base of G4982 (σώζω) and that of G5424 (φρήν);
Short Definition
safe (sound) in mind, i.e. self-controlled (moderate as to opinion or passion)
Full Lexicon Entry
of sound mind, sane, sensible; (b) self-controlled, sober-minded.
LXX Usage: 4 *
Grammar
Part of Speech Adjective
Morphology G:A
DescriptionGreek Adjective
Occurrences
4 timesAppears 4 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Titus
3
1 Timothy
1
Key Passages
- 1 Timothy 3:2
- Titus 1:8
- Titus 2:2
- Titus 2:5
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