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Lexicon :: Strong's G3524 - nēphalios

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νηφάλιος
Transliteration
nēphalios (Key)
Pronunciation
nay-fal'-eh-os
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Part of Speech
adjective
Root Word (Etymology)
mGNT
3x in 2 unique form(s) TR
3x in 3 unique form(s) LXX
0x in 0 unique form(s)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 4:939,633

Strong’s Definitions

†νηφάλεος nēpháleos, nay-fal'-eh-os; from G3525; sober, i.e. (figuratively) circumspect:—sober.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 3x

The KJV translates Strong's G3524 in the following manner: sober (2x), vigilant (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 3x
The KJV translates Strong's G3524 in the following manner: sober (2x), vigilant (1x).

  1. sober, temperate

    1. abstaining from wine, either entirely or at least from its immoderate use

    2. of things free from all wine, as vessels, offerings

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
†νηφάλεος nēpháleos, nay-fal'-eh-os; from G3525; sober, i.e. (figuratively) circumspect:—sober.
STRONGS G3524:
νηφαλέος (so Rec.st in 1 Timothy 3:2, 11 (where Rec.bez νηφαλαιος), after a later form) and νηφάλιος (alone well attested (Hort)), νηφάλεον (in Greek authors generally of three term.; from νήφω), sober, temperate; abstaining from wine, either entirely (Josephus, Antiquities 3, 12, 2) or at least from its immoderate use: 1 Timothy 3:2, 11; Titus 2:2. (In secular authors, especially Aeschylus and Plutarch, of things free from all infusion or addition of wine, as vessels, offerings, etc.)
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

1 Timothy
3:2; 3:2; 3:11; 3:11
Titus
2:2

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G3524 matches the Greek νηφάλιος (nēphalios),
which occurs 3 times in 3 verses in the TR Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ti 3:2

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 3:2 - So an elder must be a man whose life is above reproach. He must be faithful to his wife.[fn] He must exercise self-control, live wisely, and have a good reputation. He must enjoy having guests in his home, and he must be able to teach.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ti 3:11

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 3:11 - In the same way, their wives[fn] must be respected and must not slander others. They must exercise self-control and be faithful in everything they do.

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Unchecked Copy Box Tit 2:2

Unchecked Copy BoxTit 2:2 - Teach the older men to exercise self-control, to be worthy of respect, and to live wisely. They must have sound faith and be filled with love and patience.
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