G4997 σωφροσύνη
Strong's Greek Concordance · 3 KJV occurrences
σωφροσύνη
sōphrosýnē
Definition
soundness of mind, i.e. (literally) sanity or (figuratively) self-control
KJV Renderings
soberness, sobriety
Derivation / Etymology
from G4998 (σώφρων);
KJV Verses (3)
- Acts 26:25But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.
- 1 Timothy 2:9In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;
- 1 Timothy 2:15Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety.