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νήφω G3525
G3525 is the Greek word νήφω, transliterated nḗphō. The King James Version most often renders it sober.
What it means
to abstain from wine (keep sober), i.e. (figuratively) be discreet.
Where it comes from
of uncertain affinity.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 7 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: be sober, watch.
Verses using νήφω
All 6 verses, quoted in full.
1 Thessalonians 5:6 · KJV
Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.
1 Thessalonians 5:8 · KJV
But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.
2 Timothy 4:5 · KJV
But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.
1 Peter 1:13 · KJV
Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
1 Peter 4:7 · KJV
But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.
1 Peter 5:8 · KJV
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
Common questions
What does Strong's G3525 mean?
G3525 is the Greek word νήφω (nḗphō), meaning to abstain from wine (keep sober), i.e. (figuratively) be discreet.
How is G3525 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it sober (4 times), watch (2 times), let (1 time).
How many times does G3525 appear in the Bible?
νήφω (nḗphō) is tagged in 6 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3525 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: of uncertain affinity.
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