Strong's Greek Concordance

G4995: σωφρονισμός

sōphronismós · “self-discipline”

Definition

discipline, i.e. self-control

KJV translates it as: sound mind

Word origin: from G4994 (σωφρονίζω);

Extended definition

σωφρονισμός, -οῦ, ὁ
(σωφρονίζω),
(a) an admonishing (F1J, Plut., al.);
(b) self-control, self-discipline: 2Ti.1:7 (on the reflexive meaning here, see Ellic., in l).†
(AS)

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How G4995 is translated

  • of self-control. ×1

Bible verses with G4995 (sōphronismós)

Sōphronismós appears in 1 verse.

  • 2 Timothy 1:7

    For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.