Self-discipline
σωφρονισμόςStrong’s G4995sōphronismos
Appears in 1 verse of the New Testament
In short
Sōphronismos is the Greek word usually translated “self-control”. It appears in 1 verse of the New Testament.
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
Meaning
Usually translated “self-control”. Open the dictionary entry below for the full range of meaning, with the verses it cites.
How it's translated
- of self-control 1
Word-by-word English from the STEPBible tagged text.
Where it's used most
- 2 Timothy 1
1 book in all.
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Greek dictionary
σωφρονισμός sōphronismos · self-discipline
σωφρονισμός, -οῦ, ὁ (σωφρονίζω), (a) an admonishing (F1J, Plut., al.); (b) self-control, self-discipline: 2Ti.1:7 (on the reflexive meaning here, see Ellic., in l).† (AS)
From STEPBible’s Greek lexicon (based on Abbott-Smith).
Verses are from the King James Version. Word meanings come from the original Greek, not from any one translation.