σωφρονέω (sōphroneō) means “be of sound mind” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.
Pronunciation guide: so-fron-eh'-o Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.
σωφρονέω · sōphroneō · be of sound mind
σωφρονέω, -ῶ (σώφρων), (a) to be of sound mind or in one's right mind: Mrk.5:15, Luk.8:35; opposite to ἐκστῆναι, 2Co.5:13 (Hdt.); (b) to be temperate, discreet, self-controlled (opposite to μαίνεσθαι, ὑβρίζειν, etc.; sch., Thuc., al.): Tit.2:6; opposite to ὑπερφρονεῖν, Rom.12:3; σ. καὶ νήφειν, 1Pe.4:7.† (AS)
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I am of sound mind, am sober-minded, exercise self-control.
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Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| in his right mind | 2 |
| be clear-minded | 1 |
| sober judgment | 1 |
| to be self-controlled | 1 |
| we are of sound mind | 1 |
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| in his right mind | 2 |
| be ye | 1 |
| sober | 1 |
| to be sober minded | 1 |
| we be sober | 1 |
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When they came to Jesus, they saw the man who had been possessed by the legion of demons sitting there, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid.
Read word by wordSo the people went out to see what had happened. They came to Jesus and found the man whom the demons had left, sitting at Jesus’ feet, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid.
Read word by wordFor by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you.
Read word by wordIf we are out of our mind, it is for God; if we are of sound mind, it is for you.
Read word by wordIn the same way, urge the younger men to be self-controlled.
Read word by wordThe end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.
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