νήφω
nḗphō
“to abstain from wine (keep sober), i.e. (figuratively) be discreet”
7 occurrencesNew TestamentUncommon Word
Definition
Strong’s Definition
to abstain from wine (keep sober), i.e. (figuratively) be discreet
Mounce Concise Greek-English Dictionary
to be sober, not intoxicated; in NT met., to be vigilant, circumspect, 1 Thess. 5:6, 8
Translated in KJV as
be soberwatch
Etymology
of uncertain affinity;
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“Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.”