Greek Word Study · Strong’s G4997
σωφροσύνη
sōphrosunē · “mental soundness”
Used 3 times across 2 books
Definition
σωφροσύνη, -ης, ἡ
[in LXX: Est.3:13, Wis.8:7, 2Ma.4:37, 4Ma.6:1-35 * ;]
(a) soundness of mind, good sense, sanity (opposite to μανία, Xen.): Act.26:25;
(b) self-control, sobriety: 1Ti.2:9 (see Tr., Syn., § xx), 1Ti.2:15.†
[in LXX: Est.3:13, Wis.8:7, 2Ma.4:37, 4Ma.6:1-35 * ;]
(a) soundness of mind, good sense, sanity (opposite to μανία, Xen.): Act.26:25;
(b) self-control, sobriety: 1Ti.2:9 (see Tr., Syn., § xx), 1Ti.2:15.†
Where it appears
Acts1
1 Timothy2
In the text
Acts 26:25But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.1 Timothy 2:9In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;1 Timothy 2:15Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety.
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