σωφρόνως
sophronos
sensibly
adverb from σώφρων; with sound mind, i.e. moderately:--soberly.
Titus 2:12 · Word #11
Lexicon G4996
| Lemma | σωφρόνως |
| Transliteration | sōphrónōs |
| Strong's | G4996 |
| In-context | sensibly |
| Literal | sensibly-soberly |
Morphology ADV
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | σωφρόνως |
| Strong's | G4996 |
SIBI-P1 G4996-01
in a sound-minded manner
| Root | σωφρόνως (sōphrónōs) |
| Core Meanings | sound-mindedly, with self-control, sensibly, soberly, with disciplined judgment |
| Semantic Range | with self-control, prudently, sensibly, moderately, in disciplined judgment, with mental clarity |
| Conceptual Significance | This term reflects the Greek virtue of σωφροσύνη (sound-mindedness or self-control), a quality emphasized in Hellenistic ethics and adopted in the New Testament as a mark of spiritual maturity—living with disciplined judgment shaped by reverence for God. |
| Morphological Notes | Adverb (Gr,D). Indeclinable; modifies a verb, adjective, or clause, expressing manner. Occurs once in the Greek New Testament. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering preserves the root idea of σωφρόνως, derived from σώφρων (sound-minded, self-controlled), highlighting the concept of a healthy or disciplined mind (phrēn). As an adverb (Gr,D), it modifies a verb, so "in a sound-minded manner" reflects its function of describing how an action is carried out. |
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Word Usage
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titus 2:12 | σωφρόνως | sophronos | sensibly |