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σωφρονέω (G4993)

sōphronéō

so-fron-eh'-o

from σώφρων; to be of sound mind, i.e. sane, (figuratively) moderate:--be in right mind, be sober (minded), soberly.

Abbott–Smith

* σωφρονέω, -ῶ (< σώφρων),
(a) to be of sound mind or in one's right mind: Mk 5:15, Lk 8:35; opp. to ἐκστῆναι, II Co 5:13 (Hdt.);
(b) to be temperate, discreet, self-controlled (opp. to μαίνεσθαι, ὑβρίζειν, etc.; Æsch., Thuc., al.): Tit 2:6; opp. to ὑπερφρονεῖν, Ro 12:3; σ. καὶ νήφειν, I Pe 4:7.†

From G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), in the public domain.


6 occurrences

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  • Mark 5:15
    And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.
  • Luke 8:35
    Then they went out to see what was done; and came to Jesus, and found the man, out of whom the devils were departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.
  • Romans 12:3
    For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.
  • 2 Corinthians 5:13
    For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause.
  • Titus 2:6
    Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded.
  • 1 Peter 4:7
    But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.