Greek Word Study · Strong’s G3525
νήφω
nēphō · “be sober”
Used 6 times across 3 books
Definition
νήφω
to be sober, abstain from wine; metaphorically, of moral alertness, to be sober, calm, circumspect: 1Th.5:6 5:8, 2Ti.4:5 (see Ellic., in l), 1Pe.1:13 4:7 5:8 (cf. ἐκ-, ἐκ-νήφω, and see MM, xvii).†
SYN.: ἀγρυπνέω, γρηγορέω
to be sober, abstain from wine; metaphorically, of moral alertness, to be sober, calm, circumspect: 1Th.5:6 5:8, 2Ti.4:5 (see Ellic., in l), 1Pe.1:13 4:7 5:8 (cf. ἐκ-, ἐκ-νήφω, and see MM, xvii).†
SYN.: ἀγρυπνέω, γρηγορέω
Where it appears
1 Thessalonians2
2 Timothy1
1 Peter3
In the text
1 Thessalonians 5:6Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.1 Thessalonians 5:8But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.2 Timothy 4:5But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.1 Peter 1:13Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;1 Peter 4:7But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.1 Peter 5:8Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
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