σώφρων

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σώφρων, ον

Greek transliteration

sōphrōn

Simplified transliteration

sophron

Strong's number

4998

GK Number

5409

Frequency in New Testament

Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag

a-4b(1)

Gloss

self-controlled, implied to be wise and prudent in nature

Definition

of a sound mind, sane; temperate, discreet, 1 Tim. 3:2; Tit. 1:8; 2:2; modest, chaste, Tit. 2:5*

1 Timothy 3:2	Therefore, it is necessary for an overseer to be above reproach: a man of one woman, clear-minded, self-controlled (sōphrona \| σώφρονα \| acc sg masc), dignified, hospitable, skilled in teaching,
Titus 1:8	but hospitable, loving what is good, self-controlled (sōphrona \| σώφρονα \| acc sg masc), just, holy, disciplined,
Titus 2:2	Older men should be clear-minded, dignified, self-controlled (sōphronas \| σώφρονας \| acc pl masc), healthy in faith, in love, and in steadfastness.
Titus 2:5	to be self-controlled (sōphronas \| σώφρονας \| acc pl fem), pure, working at home, kind, submissive to their own husbands that the word of God may not be blasphemed.

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