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G4998

σώφρων

sō'-frōn
adjective
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From the base of σῴζω (G4982) and that of φρήν (G5424)

from the base of G4982 and that of G5424; safe (sound) in mind, i.e. self-controlled (moderate as to opinion or passion):—discreet, sober, temperate.

Outline

  1. of a sound mind, sane, in one's senses
  2. curbing one's desires and impulses, self-controlled, temperate

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