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νηφάλιος

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Forms of the word
Dictionary: 
νηφάλιος, ία, ιον
Greek transliteration: 
nēphalios
Simplified transliteration: 
nephalios
Numbers
Strong's number: 
3524
GK Number: 
3767
Statistics
Frequency in New Testament: 
3
Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag: 
a-1a(1)
Gloss: 
temperate (in the use of alcohol)
Definition: 
somber, temperate, abstinent in respect to wine, etc.; in NT met., vigilant, circumspect, self-controlled, 1 Tim. 3:2, 11; Tit. 2:2*

Greek-English Concordance for νηφάλιος

1 Timothy 3:2 Therefore, it is necessary for an overseer to be above reproach: a man of one woman, clear-minded (nēphalion | νηφάλιον | acc sg masc), self-controlled, dignified, hospitable, skilled in teaching,
1 Timothy 3:11 Wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, clear-minded (nēphalious | νηφαλίους | acc pl fem), faithful in all things.
Titus 2:2 Older men should be clear-minded (nēphalious | νηφαλίους | acc pl masc), dignified, self-controlled, healthy in faith, in love, and in steadfastness.