νηφάλιος

Dictionary

νηφάλιος, ία, ιον

Greek transliteration

nēphalios

Simplified transliteration

nephalios

Strong's number

3524

GK Number

3767

Frequency in New Testament

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*

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.

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