Strong's Greek Concordance

G4994: σωφρονίζω

sōphronízō · “to train”

Definition

to make of sound mind, i.e. (figuratively) to discipline or correct

KJV translates it as: teach to be sober

Word origin: from G4998 (σώφρων);

Extended definition

σωφρονίζω
[in Aq.: Isa.38:16 * ;]
to make σώφρων, recall one to his senses, control (RV, train): with accusative of person(s), Tit.2:4.†
(AS)

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How G4994 is translated

  • they may train ×1

Bible verses with G4994 (sōphronízō)

Sōphronízō appears in 1 verse.

  • Titus 2:4

    That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children,

Words derived from G4994