νήφω

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νήφω

Greek transliteration

nēphō

Simplified transliteration

nepho

Principal Parts

-, ἔνηψα, -, -, -

Strong's number

3525

GK Number

3768

Frequency in New Testament

Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag

v-1b(1)

Gloss

to be self-controlled, clear-headed

Definition

to be sober, not intoxicated;, in NT met., to be vigilant, circumspect, 1 Thess. 5:6, 8

1 Thessalonians 5:6	So then let us not fall asleep as others do; rather let us stay awake and be sober (nēphōmen \| νήφωμεν \| pres act subj 1 pl).
1 Thessalonians 5:8	but let (nēphōmen \| νήφωμεν \| pres act subj 1 pl) us who belong to the daylight stay sober (nēphōmen \| νήφωμεν \| pres act subj 1 pl), putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet the hope of salvation.
2 Timothy 4:5	But you, be clear-minded (nēphe \| νῆφε \| pres act imperative 2 sg) in everything. Suffer evil. Do the work of an evangelist. Complete your ministry.
1 Peter 1:13	Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober-minded (nēphontes \| νήφοντες \| pres act ptcp nom pl masc), and set your hope completely on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 4:7	The end of all things is at hand, so use sound judgment and be sober-minded (nēpsate \| νήψατε \| aor act imperative 2 pl) for the sake of prayer.
1 Peter 5:8	Be sober-minded! (nēpsate \| νήψατε \| aor act imperative 2 pl) Be alert! Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion seeking someone to devour.

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