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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1"/><title>Strong's Greek: 4997. σωφροσύνη (sóphrosuné) -- Soundness of mind, self-control, temperance, moderation</title></title><link rel="canonical" href="http://biblehub.com/greek/4997.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/strongsnew2.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/interlinear/vmenus/luke/9-39.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmstrongs/greek/4997.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/strongs.htm">Strong's</a> > <a href="/englishmans_greek.htm">Greek</a> > 4997</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="../greek/4996.htm" title="4996">◄</a> 4997. sóphrosuné <a href="../greek/4998.htm" title="4998">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheading">Strong's Lexicon</div><div align="left"><span class="toptitle2">sóphrosuné: Soundness of mind, self-control, temperance, moderation</span></div><p><span class="tophdg">Original Word: </span><span class="greek">σωφροσύνη</span><br><span class="tophdg">Part of Speech: </span>Noun, Feminine<br><span class="tophdg">Transliteration: </span>sóphrosuné<br><span class="tophdg">Pronunciation: </span>so-fro-soo'-nay<br><span class="tophdg">Phonetic Spelling: </span>(so-fros-oo'-nay)<br><span class="tophdg">Definition: </span>Soundness of mind, self-control, temperance, moderation<br><span class="tophdg">Meaning: </span>soundness of mind, sanity; self-control, sobriety.<p><span class="tophdg">Word Origin: </span>Derived from the Greek root words σῶς (sōs, meaning "safe" or "sound") and φρήν (phrēn, meaning "mind" or "understanding").<p><span class="tophdg">Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: </span>While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "sóphrosuné," the concept is akin to the Hebrew idea of "חָכְמָה" (chokmah, Strong's H2451), which means wisdom, often implying a sense of prudence and self-control.<p><span class="tophdg">Usage: </span>The term "sóphrosuné" in the New Testament context refers to a state of soundness of mind, self-control, and moderation. It embodies the idea of having a disciplined mind and behavior, reflecting a balanced and prudent approach to life. This virtue is often associated with moral integrity and the ability to govern one's desires and actions in accordance with God's will.<p><span class="tophdg">Cultural and Historical Background: </span>In ancient Greek culture, "sóphrosuné" was highly valued as a cardinal virtue, representing the ideal of self-restraint and rational control over one's passions. It was considered essential for personal and societal harmony. In the New Testament, this concept is elevated to a spiritual virtue, emphasizing the importance of aligning one's thoughts and actions with the teachings of Christ and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.<div class="vheading2">HELPS Word-studies</div><p class="discovery"><b>Cognate: 4997</b> <i>sōphrosýnē</i> (a feminine noun derived from <a href="/greek/4998.htm">4998</a> <i>/sṓphrōn</i>, "truly moderate") – <i>moderation</i> as fitting a particular application (situation). <a href="/greek/4998.htm">See 4998</a> (<i>sōphrōn</i>).</p><iframe width="100%" height="85" scrolling=no src="/discovery.htm" frameborder=0 cellpadding=0></iframe><div class="vheading2">NAS Exhaustive Concordance</div><span class="hdg">Word Origin</span><br>from <a href="/greek/4998.htm">sóphrón</a><br><span class="hdg">Definition</span><br>soundness of mind, self-control<br><span class="hdg">NASB Translation</span><br>discreetly (1), self-restraint (1), sober (1).<p><div align="center"><span class="smalltext"><iframe width="100%" height="85" scrolling=no src="/nasec.htm" frameborder=0 cellpadding=0></iframe></span></div><div class="vheading2">Thayer's Greek Lexicon</div><span class="maintitle">STRONGS NT 4997: σωφροσύνη</span><br><br><span class="arttitle"><span class="grktitle">σωφροσύνη</span></span>, <span class="greek2">σωφροσύνης</span>, <span class="greek2">ἡ</span> (<span class="greek2">σώφρων</span>), fr; <span class="abbreviation">Homer</span> (where <span class="greek2">σαοφροσυνη</span>) down; <p><span class="emphasized">a.</span> <span class="accented">soundness of mind</span> (opposed to <span class="greek2">μανία</span>, <span class="abbreviation">Xenophon</span>, mem. 1, 1, 16; <span class="abbreviation">Plato</span>, Prot., p. 323 b.): <span class="greek2">ῤήματα</span> <span class="greek2">σωφροσύνης</span>, words of sanity (<span class="abbreviation">A. V.</span> <span class="accented">soberness</span>), <a href="/interlinear/acts/26-25.htm">Acts 26:25</a>. <p><span class="emphasized">b.</span> <span class="accented">self-control, sobriety</span> (ea virtus, cujus propriam est, motus animi appetentes regere et sedare semperque adversantem libidini moderntam in omni re servare constantiam, <span class="abbreviation">Cicero</span>, Tusc. 3, 8, 17; <span class="greek2">ἡ</span> <span class="greek2">σωφροσύνη</span> <span class="greek2">ἐστι</span> <span class="greek2">καί</span> <span class="greek2">ἡδονῶν</span> <span class="greek2">τινων</span> <span class="greek2">καί</span> <span class="greek2">ἐπιθυμιῶν</span> <span class="greek2">ἐγκράτεια</span>, <span class="abbreviation">Plato</span>, rep. 4, 430 e.; cf. Phaedo, p. 68 c.; sympos., p. 196c.; (<span class="abbreviation">Diogenes Laërtius</span> 3, 91; 4 Macc. 1:31; <span class="greek2">σωφροσύνη</span> <span class="greek2">δέ</span> <span class="greek2">ἀρετή</span> <span class="greek2">δἰ</span> <span class="greek2">ἥν</span> <span class="greek2">πρός</span> <span class="greek2">τάς</span> <span class="greek2">ἡδονάς</span> <span class="greek2">τοῦ</span> <span class="greek2">σώματος</span> <span class="greek2">οὕτως</span> <span class="greek2">ἔχουσιν</span> <span class="greek2">ὡς</span> <span class="greek2">ὁ</span> <span class="greek2">νόμος</span> <span class="greek2">κελευει</span>, <span class="greek2">ἀκολασία</span> <span class="greek2">δέ</span> <span class="greek2">τοὐναντίον</span>, <span class="abbreviation">Aristotle</span>, rhet. 1, 9, 9): <a href="/interlinear/1_timothy/2-15.htm">1 Timothy 2:15</a>; joined with <span class="greek2">αἰδώς</span> (as in <span class="abbreviation">Xenophon</span>, Cyril 8, 1, 30f) ibid. 9; (cf. <span class="abbreviation">Trench</span>, N. T. Synonyms, § xx., and see <span class="greek2"><span class="lexref">αἰδώς</span></span>).<FOOTNOTE:1> <br><br><iframe width="100%" height="85" scrolling=no src="/bsoft.htm" frameborder=0 cellpadding=0></iframe><div class="vheading2">Strong's Exhaustive Concordance</div>soberness, sobriety. <p>From <a href="/greek/4998.htm">sophron</a>; soundness of mind, i.e. (literally) sanity or (figuratively) self-control -- soberness, sobriety. <p>see GREEK <a href="/greek/4998.htm">sophron</a> <div class="vheading2">Forms and Transliterations</div>σωφροσυνης σωφροσύνης sophrosunes sōphrosunēs sophrosynes sophrosýnes sōphrosynēs sōphrosýnēs<div class="vheading2">Links</div><a href="/interlinear/matthew/1-1.htm">Interlinear Greek</a> • <a href="/interlinear/genesis/1-1.htm">Interlinear Hebrew</a> • <a href="/strongs.htm">Strong's Numbers</a> • <a href="/englishmans_greek.htm">Englishman's Greek Concordance</a> • <a href="/englishmans_hebrew.htm">Englishman's Hebrew Concordance</a> • <a href="/texts/matthew/1-1.htm">Parallel Texts</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><div class="vheading">Englishman's Concordance</div><b><a href="/text/acts/26-25.htm" title="Biblos Lexicon">Acts 26:25</a> <a href="/abbrev.htm" title="Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular">N-GFS</a></b><br><a href="/interlinear/acts/26.htm" title="Greek">GRK:</a> <span class="greek3">ἀληθείας καὶ <b>σωφροσύνης</b> ῥήματα ἀποφθέγγομαι</span><br><a href="http://biblehub.com/nas/acts/26.htm" title="New American Standard Bible">NAS:</a> but I utter words <span class="itali">of sober</span> truth.<br><a href="/kjvs/acts/26.htm" title="King James Bible with Strong's">KJV:</a> of truth and <span class="itali">soberness.</span><br><a href="/interlinear/acts/26-25.htm" title="Biblos Interlinear Bible">INT:</a> truth and <span class="itali">rational</span> words I utter<p><b><a href="/text/1_timothy/2-9.htm" title="Biblos Lexicon">1 Timothy 2:9</a> <a href="/abbrev.htm" title="Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular">N-GFS</a></b><br><a href="/interlinear/1_timothy/2.htm" title="Greek">GRK:</a> <span class="greek3">αἰδοῦς καὶ <b>σωφροσύνης</b> κοσμεῖν ἑαυτάς</span><br><a href="http://biblehub.com/nas/1_timothy/2.htm" title="New American Standard Bible">NAS:</a> modestly <span class="itali">and discreetly,</span> not with braided hair<br><a href="/kjvs/1_timothy/2.htm" title="King James Bible with Strong's">KJV:</a> shamefacedness and <span class="itali">sobriety;</span> not with<br><a href="/interlinear/1_timothy/2-9.htm" title="Biblos Interlinear Bible">INT:</a> modesty and <span class="itali">self-control</span> should adorn themselves<p><b><a href="/text/1_timothy/2-15.htm" title="Biblos Lexicon">1 Timothy 2:15</a> <a href="/abbrev.htm" title="Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular">N-GFS</a></b><br><a href="/interlinear/1_timothy/2.htm" title="Greek">GRK:</a> <span class="greek3">ἁγιασμῷ μετὰ <b>σωφροσύνης</b> </span><br><a href="http://biblehub.com/nas/1_timothy/2.htm" title="New American Standard Bible">NAS:</a> and sanctity <span class="itali">with self-restraint.</span><br><a href="/kjvs/1_timothy/2.htm" title="King James Bible with Strong's">KJV:</a> holiness with <span class="itali">sobriety.</span><br><a href="/interlinear/1_timothy/2-15.htm" title="Biblos Interlinear Bible">INT:</a> sanctification with <span class="itali">self-restraint</span><p><b><a href="/greek/4997.htm">Strong's Greek 4997</a><br><a href="/greek/strongs_4997.htm">3 Occurrences</a></b><br><br><a href="/greek/so_phrosune_s_4997.htm">σωφροσύνης — 3 Occ.</a><br><br></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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