νήφω (nḗphō) — Be Sober
Greek word study: νήφω (nḗphō), Strong's G3525. to abstain from wine (keep sober), i.e. (figuratively) be discreet
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to abstain from wine (keep sober), i.e. (figuratively) be discreet
KJV translation words: be sober, watch
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.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 6)
- 1 Thessalonians 5:6 — νήφωμεν — we may be sober
- 1 Thessalonians 5:8 — νήφωμεν — may be sober
- 2 Timothy 4:5 — νῆφε — do be sober
- 1 Peter 1:13 — νήφοντες — being sober-minded
- 1 Peter 4:7 — νήψατε — do sober
- 1 Peter 5:8 — νήψατε — do be sober-minded
Related entries
Entries whose derivation names this word: G366 ἀνανήφω (ananḗphō), G1594 ἐκνήφω (eknḗphō), G3524 νηφάλεος (nēpháleos).
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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.
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