nēphō G3525

νήφω (nēphō) means “be sober” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.

νήφω Greek · G3525 6 tagged occurrences in 6 verses

Pronunciation guide: nay'-fo Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.

Lexicon entries

TBESG · G3525

νήφω · nēphō · be sober

νήφω to be sober, abstain from wine; metaphorically, of moral alertness, to be sober, calm, circumspect: 1Th.5:6 5:8, 2Ti.4:5 (see Ellic., in l), 1Pe.1:13 4:7 5:8 (cf. ἐκ-, ἐκ-νήφω, and see MM, xvii).† SYN.: ἀγρυπνέω, γρηγορέω (AS)

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Dodson Greek Lexicon

(lit: I am sober), I am calm (vigilant), circumspect.

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How translators render G3525

Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.

BSB rendering counts
Rendering	Count
be sober-minded	2
sober	2
be sober	1
let us be sober	1

KJV rendering counts
Rendering	Count
be sober	4
watch	2
let	1

Verses containing G3525

Page 1 of 1. 6 verses in the selected STEP text, printed below in BSB where available. Read each verse in its chapter to follow the author’s thought.

1 Thessalonians 5:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence
So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober.
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1 Thessalonians 5:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence
But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and the helmet of our hope of salvation.
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2 Timothy 4:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence
But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
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1 Peter 1:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence
Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
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1 Peter 4:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence
The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.
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1 Peter 5:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence
Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
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