νήφω (nḗphō) — Be Sober

Greek word study: νήφω (nḗphō), Strong's G3525. to abstain from wine (keep sober), i.e. (figuratively) be discreet

GreekStrong's G3525
Quick definition
Greek word
νήφω (nḗphō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to abstain from wine (keep sober), i.e. (figuratively) be discreet

Word study
Derivation: of uncertain affinity;

KJV translation words: be sober, watch

Where this word appears

Strong's G3525 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 1 Thessalonians 5:6 and last appears in 1 Peter 5:8.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

being sober-minded ×1do be sober ×1do be sober-minded ×1do sober ×1may be sober ×1we may be sober ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

νήφωμεν ×2νήψατε ×2νήφοντες ×1νῆφε ×1

Books where it appears most

1 Peter ×31 Thessalonians ×22 Timothy ×1

Verses (all 6)

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: G366 ἀνανήφω (ananḗphō), G1594 ἐκνήφω (eknḗphō), G3524 νηφάλεος (nēpháleos).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does nḗphō (G3525) mean?

To abstain from wine (keep sober), i.e. (figuratively) be discreet.

How is G3525 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G3525 as: be sober, watch.

How often does νήφω (nḗphō) appear?

Strong's G3525 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 1 Thessalonians 5:6 and last appears in 1 Peter 5:8.