σωφρονισμός
Self-discipline
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What does σωφρονισμός (sōphronismós) mean in the Bible?
σωφρονισμός (sōphronismós) is a Greek word meaning "self-discipline". σωφρονισμός, -οῦ, ὁ (σωφρονίζω), __(a) an admonishing (F1J, Plut. Courage is not recklessness. The Spirit produces steady-minded faithfulness that speaks, suffers, and serves with clarity and restraint. This term runs through the canonical themes of Spirit.
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Meaning
Sound judgment and self-restraint working together; discipline from within rather than external control
(σωφρονίζω),
Why This Word Matters
Courage is not recklessness. The Spirit produces steady-minded faithfulness that speaks, suffers, and serves with clarity and restraint. 2 Timothy 1:1-7
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Canonical Themes
Biblical Occurrences
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