νηφάλεοςnēpháleos
sober, i.e. (figuratively) circumspect
Greek (New Testament) · G3524
Meanings
1. in classical Greek, of drink, not mixed with wine.
2. In later writers, of persons, sober, temperate: 1 Timothy 3:2, 1 Timothy 3:11, Titus 2:2.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 3 times in the Bible.
- 1 Timothy 3:2 So a church leader must be a man whose life is above reproach. He must be faithful to his wife. He must exercise self-control, live wisely, and have a good reputation. He must enjoy having guests in his home, and he must be able to teach.
- 1 Timothy 3:11 In the same way, their wives must be respected and must not slander others. They must exercise self-control and be faithful in everything they do.
- Titus 2:2 Teach the older men to exercise self-control, to be worthy of respect, and to live wisely. They must have sound faith and be filled with love and patience.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.