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σώφρων

Transliteration

sophron;

Pronunciation

so'-frone

Parts of Speech

adj

Root Word (Etymology)

from the base of 4982 and that of 5424

Dictionary Aids

TWOT Reference: TDNT 7:1097

KJV Translation Count — 4x

The KJV translates Strongs H1 in the following manner: sober (2), temperate (1), discreet (1)

Outline of Biblical Usage

1. of a sound mind, sane, in one's senses
2. curbing one's desires and impulses, self-controlled, temperate
Τ
τά. See (3588) (ὁ).

Strong's Definitions

so'-frone; from the base of (4982) (σώζω) and that of (5424) (φρήν); safe (sound) in mind, i.e. self-controlled (moderate as to opinion or passion): — discreet, sober, temperate.

Concordance Results Using KJV

1 Timothy 3:2 1 Tim 3:2

A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, G4998, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

KJV

Titus 1:8 Titus 1:8

But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, G4998, just, holy, G4998;

KJV

Titus 2:2 Titus 2:2

That the aged men be G4998, grave, G4998, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.

KJV

Titus 2:5 Titus 2:5

To be G4998, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.

KJV