σώφρων
sophron (sṓphrōn)
/so'-frone/
“of sound mind, sane, sensible, self-controlled, sober-minded”
Primary meaning: of sound mind, sane, sensible, self-controlled, sober-minded. Strong's: safe (sound) in mind, i.e. self-controlled (moderate as to opinion or passion). Lexical nuances: of sound mind, sane, sensible ;
Lexical & Etymological Analysis
Root & Derivation
from the base of G4982 (σώζω) and that of G5424 (φρήν);
Traditional English Renderings (KJV/AV)
discreetsobertemperate
Key Biblical Occurrences (4)
Foundational passages where σώφρων (sophron) carries significant theological or narrative weight.