G4998
σώφρων
sṓphrōn
safe (sound) in mind, i.e. self-controlled (moderate as to opinion or passion)
Lexicon
Derivation: from the base of G4982 (σώζω) and that of G5424 (φρήν);
safe (sound) in mind, i.e. self-controlled (moderate as to opinion or passion)
Definition from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance (1890). Wording is Strong's own, including his etymological notes, which are not separate meanings.
KJV renderings: discreet, sober, temperate
Usage
4 occurrences · 0 OT · 4 NT · 2 distinct forms
KJV renderings of this word, by how often each one is used.
- sober2 · 50%
- temperate1 · 25%
- to be discreet1 · 25%
Inflected forms found in the text.
σώφρονα,2σώφρονας,2
Counts are computed from the tagged Hebrew and Greek text aligned to the King James Version, not from an estimate.