Transliteration: sophron · adjective
| Meaning | self-controlled, temperate |
|---|---|
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Frequency | 4x in the New Testament |
| Key inflected forms | σώφρονα, σώφρονας |
| Example verses | 1Tim 3:2 · Titus 1:8 · Titus 2:2 · Titus 2:5 |
σώφρων (sophron) is a adjective that occurs 4 times in the Greek New Testament (Koine). It means “self-controlled, temperate” and first appears in 1Tim 3:2.
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