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Lexicon :: Strong's G4998 - sōphrōn

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σώφρων
Transliteration
sōphrōn (Key)
Pronunciation
so'-frone
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Part of Speech
adjective
Root Word (Etymology)
From the base of σῴζω (G4982) and that of φρήν (G5424)
mGNT
4x in 2 unique form(s) TR
4x in 2 unique form(s) LXX
0x in 0 unique form(s)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 7:1097,1150

Strong’s Definitions

σώφρων sṓphrōn, so'-frone; from the base of G4982 and that of G5424; safe (sound) in mind, i.e. self-controlled (moderate as to opinion or passion):—discreet, sober, temperate.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 4x

The KJV translates Strong's G4998 in the following manner: sober (2x), temperate (1x), discreet (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 4x
The KJV translates Strong's G4998 in the following manner: sober (2x), temperate (1x), discreet (1x).

  1. of a sound mind, sane, in one's senses

  2. curbing one's desires and impulses, self-controlled, temperate

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
σώφρων sṓphrōn, so'-frone; from the base of G4982 and that of G5424; safe (sound) in mind, i.e. self-controlled (moderate as to opinion or passion):—discreet, sober, temperate.
STRONGS G4998:
σώφρων, σωφρον (from σάος, contracted σῶς (cf. σῴζω, at the beginning), and φρήν, hence, the poetic σαοφρων; cf. ἄφρων, ταπεινόφρων, μεγαλόφρων) (from Homer down);
a. of sound mind, sane, in one's senses (see σωφρονέω, a. and σωφροσύνη, a.).
b. curbing one's desires and impulses, self-controlled, temperate (R. V. soberminded) ((ἐπιθυμεῖ ὁ σώφρων ὧν δεῖ καί ὡς δεῖ καί ὅτε, Aristot eth. Nic. 3, 15 at the end), see (σωφροσύνη, b.): 1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:8; Titus 2:2, 5.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

1 Timothy
3:2
Titus
1:8; 2:2; 2:5

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G4998 matches the Greek σώφρων (sōphrōn),
which occurs 4 times in 4 verses in the MGNT 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 Tit 1:8

Unchecked Copy BoxTit 1:8 - Rather, he must enjoy having guests in his home, and he must love what is good. He must live wisely and be just. He must live a devout and disciplined life.

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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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Unchecked Copy Box Tit 2:5

Unchecked Copy BoxTit 2:5 - to live wisely and be pure, to work in their homes,[fn] to do good, and to be submissive to their husbands. Then they will not bring shame on the word of God.
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