σωφρονέω

sōphroneōVerbG4993

be of sound mind

From: from G4998 (σώφρων);

Short Definition

to be of sound mind, i.e. sane, (figuratively) moderate

Full Lexicon Entry

(a) to be of sound mind or in one's right mind: opposite to ἐκστῆναι; (b) to be temperate, discreet, self-controlled (opposite to μαίνεσθαι, ὑβρίζειν, etc.; sch., Thuc.): opposite to ὑπερφρονεῖν; σ. καὶ νήφειν.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

6 times

Appears 6 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Peter
1
2 Corinthians
1
Luke
1
Mark
1
Romans
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Peter 4:7
  • 2 Corinthians 5:13
  • Luke 8:35
  • Mark 5:15
  • Romans 12:3

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