σώφρωνsṓphrōn
safe (sound) in mind, i.e. self-controlled (moderate as to opinion or passion)
Greek (New Testament) · G4998
Meanings
(a) of sound mind, sane, sensible
(b) self-controlled, sober-minded: 1 Timothy 3:2, Titus 1:8, Titus 2:2, Titus 2:5.
Same root
- σώζωsṓzō · G4982to save, i.e. deliver or protect (literally or figuratively)
- φρήνphrḗn · G5424the midrif (as a partition of the body), i.e. (figuratively and by implication, of sympathy) the feelings (or sensitive nature; by extension (also in the plural) the mind or cognitive faculties)
- σωφρόνωςsōphrónōs · G4996with sound mind, i.e. moderately
- σωφροσύνηsōphrosýnē · G4997soundness of mind, i.e. (literally) sanity or (figuratively) self-control
- σωφρονίζωsōphronízō · G4994to make of sound mind, i.e. (figuratively) to discipline or correct
- σωφρονέωsōphronéō · G4993to be of sound mind, i.e. sane, (figuratively) moderate
Where it appears
Appears 4 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.
- Titus 1:8 Rather, he must enjoy having guests in his home, and he must love what is good. He must live wisely and be just. He must live a devout and disciplined life.
- 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.
- Titus 2:5 to live wisely and be pure, to work in their homes, to do good, and to be submissive to their husbands. Then they will not bring shame on the word of God.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.