Strong's Greek Concordance

G4993: σωφρονέω

sōphronéō · “be of sound mind”

Definition

to be of sound mind, i.e. sane, (figuratively) moderate

KJV translates it as: be in right mind, be sober (minded), soberly

Word origin: from G4998 (σώφρων);

Extended definition

σωφρονέω, -ῶ
(σώφρων),
(a) to be of sound mind or in one's right mind: Mrk.5:15, Luk.8:35; opposite to ἐκστῆναι, 2Co.5:13 (Hdt.);
(b) to be temperate, discreet, self-controlled (opposite to μαίνεσθαι, ὑβρίζειν, etc.; sch., Thuc., al.): Tit.2:6; opposite to ὑπερφρονεῖν, Rom.12:3; σ. καὶ νήφειν, 1Pe.4:7.†
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How G4993 is translated

  • sound minded, ×1
  • being of sound mind ×1
  • to be sober-minded, ×1
  • we are sober-minded ×1
  • to be self-controlled, ×1
  • do be clear-minded ×1

Bible verses with G4993 (sōphronéō)

Sōphronéō appears in 6 verses.

  • 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.