G3525: νήφω
nḗphō · “be sober”
Definition
to abstain from wine (keep sober), i.e. (figuratively) be discreet
KJV translates it as: be sober, watch
Word origin: of uncertain affinity;
Extended definition
to be sober, abstain from wine; metaphorically, of moral alertness, to be sober, calm, circumspect: 1Th.5:6 5:8, 2Ti.4:5 (see Ellic., in l), 1Pe.1:13 4:7 5:8 (cf. ἐκ-, ἐκ-νήφω, and see MM, xvii).†
SYN.: ἀγρυπνέω, γρηγορέω (AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G3525 is translated
- we may be sober. ×1
- may be sober ×1
- do be sober ×1
- being sober-minded, ×1
- do sober ×1
- do be sober-minded, ×1
Bible verses with G3525 (nḗphō)
Nḗphō appears in 6 verses.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:6
Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:8
But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.
- 2 Timothy 4:5
But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.
- 1 Peter 1:13
Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
- 1 Peter 4:7
But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.
- 1 Peter 5:8
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: