σωφρονέω
sōphronéō
“to be of sound mind, i.e. sane, (figuratively) moderate”
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Definition
From Mounce's Concise Greek-English Dictionary
Strong’s Definition
to be of sound mind, i.e. sane, (figuratively) moderate
Mounce Concise Greek-English Dictionary
to be of a sound mind, be in one’s right mind, be sane, Mk. 5:15; Lk. 8:35; to be calm, 2 Cor. 5:13; to be sober-minded, sedate, Tit. 2:6; 1 Pet. 4:7; to be of a modest, humble mind, Rom. 12:3*
Translated in KJV as
be in right mindbe sober (minded)soberly
Etymology
from G4998 (σώφρων);
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