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be in right mind, be sober (minded), soberly

Dictionary of Biblical Words:

This expression occurs in 2 Tim. 1:7,⁷For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. (2 Timothy 1:7) and signifies the wise discretion that characterizes the godly man. We get a similar expression in Titus 2:6⁶Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded. (Titus 2:6).

Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:

Number:

4993 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)

Greek:

σωφρονέω

Transliteration:

sophroneo

Phonic:

so-fron-eh’-o

Meaning:

from 4998; to be of sound mind, i.e. sane, (figuratively) moderate

KJV Usage:

be in right mind, be sober (minded), soberly