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 timesAppears 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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