σώφρων (sṓphrōn) — Discreet
Greek word study: σώφρων (sṓphrōn), Strong's G4998. safe (sound) in mind, i.e. self-controlled (moderate as to opinion or passion)
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safe (sound) in mind, i.e. self-controlled (moderate as to opinion or passion)
KJV translation words: discreet, sober, temperate
Strong's G4998 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 1 Timothy 3:2 and last appears in Titus 2:5.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 4)
- 1 Timothy 3:2 — σώφρονα — self-controlled
- Titus 1:8 — σώφρονα — self-controlled
- Titus 2:2 — σώφρονας — self-controlled
- Titus 2:5 — σώφρονας — self-controlled
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G4982 σώζω (sṓzō), G5424 φρήν (phrḗn).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G4993 σωφρονέω (sōphronéō), G4994 σωφρονίζω (sōphronízō), G4996 σωφρόνως (sōphrónōs), G4997 σωφροσύνη (sōphrosýnē).
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What does sṓphrōn (G4998) mean?
Safe (sound) in mind, i.e. self-controlled (moderate as to opinion or passion).
How is G4998 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G4998 as: discreet, sober, temperate.
How often does σώφρων (sṓphrōn) appear?
Strong's G4998 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 1 Timothy 3:2 and last appears in Titus 2:5.
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