Greek Word Study
σώφρων
sṓphrōn
G4998
Quick Facts
Strong's Number
G4998
KJV Translations
discreetsobertemperate
Derivation / Root
from the base of G4982 (σώζω) and that of G5424 (φρήν);
Definition of sṓphrōn
σώφρων (sṓphrōn) — safe (sound) in mind, i.e. self-controlled (moderate as to opinion or passion)
Word Origin
This word comes from the base of G4982 (σώζω) and that of G5424 (φρήν); See the root words: G4982 (σώζω), G5424 (φρήν).
KJV Translation Variants
The Greek word σώφρων (sṓphrōn) is translated into the following English words in the King James Version:
Translation data from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible.
Related Greek Words
Words sharing the same root or derived from σώφρων.
σώζω
sṓzō
G4982
to save, i.e. deliver or protect (literally or figuratively)
φρήν
phrḗn
G5424
the midrif (as a partition of the body), i.e. (figuratively and by implication, of sympathy) the feelings (or sensitive nature; by extension (also in the plural) the mind or cognitive faculties)
σωφρονέω
sōphronéō
G4993
to be of sound mind, i.e. sane, (figuratively) moderate
σωφρονίζω
sōphronízō
G4994
to make of sound mind, i.e. (figuratively) to discipline or correct
σωφρόνως
sōphrónōs
G4996
with sound mind, i.e. moderately
σωφροσύνη
sōphrosýnē
G4997
soundness of mind, i.e. (literally) sanity or (figuratively) self-control
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