σωφρονέω
sophroneo (sōphronéō)
/so-fron-eh'-o/
“to be of sound mind or in one's right mind, to be temperate, discreet, self-controlled”
Primary meaning: to be of sound mind or in one's right mind, to be temperate, discreet, self-controlled. Strong's: to be of sound mind, i.e. sane, (figuratively) moderate. Lexical nuances: to be of sound mind or in one's right mind : Mk 5:15 , Lk 8:35 ; opp. to ἐκστῆναι , II Co 5:13 (Hdt.);
Lexical & Etymological Analysis
Root & Derivation
from G4998 (σώφρων);
Traditional English Renderings (KJV/AV)
be in right mindbe sober mindedsoberly
Key Biblical Occurrences (6)
Foundational passages where σωφρονέω (sophroneo) carries significant theological or narrative weight.