σώφρων G4998

G4998 is the Greek word σώφρων, transliterated sṓphrōn. The King James Version most often renders it sober.

Word: σώφρωνTransliteration: sṓphrōnLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 4 verses

What it means

safe (sound) in mind, i.e. self-controlled (moderate as to opinion or passion).

from the base of G4982 (σώζω) and that of G5424 (φρήν).

Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

sober 2×temperate 1×discreet 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: discreet, sober, temperate.

All 4 verses, quoted in full.

A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate;

That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.

To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.

What does Strong's G4998 mean?

G4998 is the Greek word σώφρων (sṓphrōn), meaning safe (sound) in mind, i.e. self-controlled (moderate as to opinion or passion).

How is G4998 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it sober (2 times), temperate (1 time), discreet (1 time).

How many times does G4998 appear in the Bible?

σώφρων (sṓphrōn) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4998 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from the base of G4982 (σώζω) and that of G5424 (φρήν).