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σωφρονέω G4993
G4993 is the Greek word σωφρονέω, transliterated sōphronéō. The King James Version most often renders it right mind.
What it means
to be of sound mind, i.e. sane, (figuratively) moderate.
Where it comes from
from G4998 (σώφρων).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: be in right mind, be sober (minded), soberly.
Verses using σωφρονέω
All 5 verses, quoted in full.
Mark 5:15 · KJV
And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.
Luke 8:35 · KJV
Then they went out to see what was done; and came to Jesus, and found the man, out of whom the devils were departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.
Romans 12:3 · KJV
For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.
2 Corinthians 5:13 · KJV
For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause.
1 Peter 4:7 · KJV
But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4993 mean?
G4993 is the Greek word σωφρονέω (sōphronéō), meaning to be of sound mind, i.e. sane, (figuratively) moderate.
How is G4993 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it right mind (2 times), sober (2 times), soberly (1 time), ye (1 time).
How many times does G4993 appear in the Bible?
σωφρονέω (sōphronéō) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4993 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4998 (σώφρων).
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