νήφωnḗphō
to abstain from wine (keep sober), i.e. (figuratively) be discreet
Greek (New Testament) · G3525
Meanings
to be sober, abstain from wine; metaphorically, of moral alertness, to be sober, calm, circumspect: 1 Thessalonians 5:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:8, 2 Timothy 4:5, 1 Peter 1:13, 1 Peter 4:7, 1 Peter 5:8.
Synonyms
ἀγρυπνέω, γρηγορέω.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 6 times in the Bible.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:6 So be on your guard, not asleep like the others. Stay alert and be clearheaded.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:8 But let us who live in the light be clearheaded, protected by the armor of faith and love, and wearing as our helmet the confidence of our salvation.
- 2 Timothy 4:5 But you should keep a clear mind in every situation. Don’t be afraid of suffering for the Lord. Work at telling others the Good News, and fully carry out the ministry God has given you.
- 1 Peter 1:13 So prepare your minds for action and exercise self-control. Put all your hope in the gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world.
- 1 Peter 4:7 The end of the world is coming soon. Therefore, be earnest and disciplined in your prayers.
- 1 Peter 5:8 Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.