σωφροσύνη
sōphrosunēNoun (Feminine)G4997
mental soundness
From: from G4998 (σώφρων);
Short Definition
soundness of mind, i.e. (literally) sanity or (figuratively) self-control
Full Lexicon Entry
soundness of mind, good sense, sanity (opposite to μανία, Xen.): (b) self-control, sobriety: (see Tr., Syn., § xx).
LXX Usage: *
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)
Morphology G:N-F
DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine
Occurrences
3 timesAppears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
1 Timothy
2
Acts
1
Key Passages
- 1 Timothy 2:9
- 1 Timothy 2:15
- Acts 26:25
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