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GreekG4993Verb

σωφρονέω

sōphroneō

6Occurrences
G4993Strong's #
VerbPart of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

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

from G4998 (σώφρων);

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
(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.

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Verb

Morphology Code

G:V

Full Description

Greek Verb

Occurrences

σωφρονέω appears 6 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

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

Key Passages

1 Peter 4:7BSB

The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.

2 Corinthians 5:13BSB

If we are out of our mind, it is for God; if we are of sound mind, it is for you.

Luke 8:35BSB

So the people went out to see what had happened. They came to Jesus and found the man whom the demons had left, sitting at Jesus’ feet, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid.

Mark 5:15BSB

When they came to Jesus, they saw the man who had been possessed by the legion of demons sitting there, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid.

Romans 12:3BSB

For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you.

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