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σωφροσύνη G4997

G4997 is the Greek word σωφροσύνη, transliterated sōphrosýnē. The King James Version most often renders it sobriety.

Word: σωφροσύνηTransliteration: sōphrosýnēLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

soundness of mind, i.e. (literally) sanity or (figuratively) self-control.

Where it comes from

from G4998 (σώφρων).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

sobriety 2×

Strong's own list of renderings: soberness, sobriety.

Verses using σωφροσύνη

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

1 Timothy 2:9 · KJV

In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;

1 Timothy 2:15 · KJV

Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety.

Common questions

What does Strong's G4997 mean?

G4997 is the Greek word σωφροσύνη (sōphrosýnē), meaning soundness of mind, i.e. (literally) sanity or (figuratively) self-control.

How is G4997 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it sobriety (2 times).

How many times does G4997 appear in the Bible?

σωφροσύνη (sōphrosýnē) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4997 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4998 (σώφρων).

Nearby entries

G4994 · σωφρονίζω — to make of sound mind, i.e. (figuratively)…G4995 · σωφρονισμός — discipline, i.e. self-control G4996 · σωφρόνως — with sound mind, i.e. moderately G4998 · σώφρων — safe (sound) in mind, i.e. self-controlled…G4999 · Ταβέρναι — huts or wooden-walled buildings; Tabernæ G5000 · Ταβιθά — the gazelle; Tabitha (i.e. Tabjetha), a…

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