What does sophronismos mean in Greek?

Occurrences in Scripture

G4995

Strong's number

Greek

Original language

self discipline, prudence, 2 Tim. 1:7*

In the original Greek the word is written: σωφρονισμός

Scripture references

Top 1 Bible verses with sophronismos

These are the most notable occurrences of sophronismos (G4995) across the King James Bible.

2 Timothy 1:7

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about sophronismos

What does sophronismos mean in Greek?

Strong's G4995 (sophronismos) is a Greek word that means: self discipline, prudence, 2 Tim. 1:7* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does sophronismos appear in the Bible?

The word sophronismos (G4995) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G4995?

Strong's G4995 is sophronismos, a Greek word defined as: self discipline, prudence, 2 Tim. 1:7*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is sophronismos in the Old Testament or New Testament?

sophronismos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.