G4998: σώφρων
sṓphrōn · “self-controlled”
Definition
safe (sound) in mind, i.e. self-controlled (moderate as to opinion or passion)
KJV translates it as: discreet, sober, temperate
Word origin: from the base of G4982 (σώζω) and that of G5424 (φρήν);
Extended definition
σώφρων, -ον
[in LXX: 4Ma.9:1-32 * ;]
(a) of sound mind, sane, sensible;
(b) self-controlled, sober-minded: 1Ti.3:2, Tit.1:8 2:2, 5 (Arist.).†
(AS)
[in LXX: 4Ma.9:1-32 * ;]
(a) of sound mind, sane, sensible;
(b) self-controlled, sober-minded: 1Ti.3:2, Tit.1:8 2:2, 5 (Arist.).†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G4998 is translated
- self-controlled, ×4
Bible verses with G4998 (sṓphrōn)
Sṓphrōn appears in 4 verses.
- 1 Timothy 3:2
A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;
- Titus 1:8
But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate;
- Titus 2:2
That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.
- Titus 2:5
To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.