Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
in self-control
Usage: σωφρόνως adv., [in LXX: Wis.9:11 * ;] with sound mind, prudently, soberly: Tit.2:12.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G4996
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
2
Books
2
Strong's G4996 Quick Answer
Strong's G4996 σωφρόνως (sophronos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. sophronos (so-fron'-oce) adv. 1. with sound mind, i.e. moderately [adverb from G4998] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include soberly. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- sophronos (so-fron'-oce) adv. 1. with sound mind, i.e. moderately [adverb from G4998]
- Usage
- 2 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- soberly
Meaning and Definition
sophronos (so-fron'-oce) adv. 1. with sound mind, i.e. moderately [adverb from G4998] KJV: soberly Root(s): G4998
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4996. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G4996 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render sophronos, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
soberly
Titus 2:12
How Strong's G4996 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 1 linked usage.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G4996 (σωφρόνως) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Wisdom of Solomon 9:11 — σωφρόνως
Strong's G4996 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G4996 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;
Strong's G4996 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
For she knoweth and understandeth all things, And she shall lead me soberly in my doings, And preserve me in her power.
Usage Excerpts
First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4996.
Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;
For she knoweth and understandeth all things, And she shall lead me soberly in my doings, And preserve me in her power.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4996, grouped by book.
Titus 1 usage, New Testament
Wisdom of Solomon 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G4996 FAQ
What does sophronos (σωφρόνως) mean?
Sophronos (Strong's G4996) is a Greek word most simply glossed "soberly". sophronos (so-fron'-oce) adv. 1. with sound mind, i.e. moderately [adverb from G4998]
How many times is sophronos (σωφρόνως) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G4996 across 2 books.
Where can I study sophronos (σωφρόνως) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4996 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate sophronos (σωφρόνως)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as soberly. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G4996 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G4996, with linked reader references where each row is available.