σωφρονέω
sōphroneōbe of sound mindHow to read Greek
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Definition
σωφρονέω, -ῶ
(σώφρων),
(a) to be of sound mind or in one's right mind: Mark 5:15, Luke 8:35; opposite to ἐκστῆναι, 2 Corinthians 5:13 (Hdt.);
(b) to be temperate, discreet, self-controlled (opposite to μαίνεσθαι, ὑβρίζειν, etc.; sch., Thuc., al.): Titus 2:6; opposite to ὑπερφρονεῖν, Romans 12:3; σ. καὶ νήφειν, 1 Peter 4:7.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
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- Mark 5:15σωφρονοῦντα · in his right mindWhen they came to Jesus, they saw the man who had been possessed by the legion of demons sitting there, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid.
- Luke 8:35σωφρονοῦντα · in his right mindSo the people went out to see what had happened. They came to Jesus and found the man whom the demons had left, sitting at Jesus’ feet, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid.
- Romans 12:3σωφρονεῖν · sober judgmentFor by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you.
- 2 Corinthians 5:13σωφρονοῦμεν · we are of sound mindIf we are out of our mind, it is for God; if we are of sound mind, it is for you.
- Titus 2:6σωφρονεῖν · to be self-controlledIn the same way, urge the younger men to be self-controlled.
- 1 Peter 4:7σωφρονήσατε · be clear-mindedThe end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.