Greek Word Study
The meaning of “νηφάλεος”
Understanding nēpháleos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
sober. - sober, i.e. (figuratively) circumspect
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
νηφάλεος
Phoneticnay-fal'-eh-os
Transliterationnēpháleos
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
sober. - sober, i.e. (figuratively) circumspect
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Timothy 3:2 | “A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;” Word: νηφάλεος (nēpháleos) | |
| 1 Timothy 3:11 | “Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.” Word: νηφάλεος (nēpháleos) | |
| Titus 2:2 | “That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.” Word: νηφάλεος (nēpháleos) |