Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to train
Usage: σωφρονίζω [in Aq.: Isa.38:16 * ;] to make σώφρων, recall one to his senses, control (RV, train): with accusative of person(s), Tit.2:4.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G4994
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
1
Books
1
Strong's G4994 Quick Answer
Strong's G4994 σωφρονίζω (sophronizo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. sophronizo (so-fron-id'-zo) v. 1. to make of sound mind, ie. to be self-controlled 2. (figuratively) to discipline or correct It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include teach. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.
- Meaning
- sophronizo (so-fron-id'-zo) v. 1. to make of sound mind, ie. to be self-controlled 2. (figuratively) to discipline or correct
- Usage
- 1 linked usage
- Books
- 1 indexed book
- Corpus
- New Testament
- Usage Words
- teach
Meaning and Definition
sophronizo (so-fron-id'-zo) v. 1. to make of sound mind, ie. to be self-controlled 2. (figuratively) to discipline or correct [from G4998] KJV: teach to be sober Root(s): G4998
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4994. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G4994 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render sophronizo, 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.
teach
Titus 2:4
How Strong's G4994 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament. 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.
Strong's G4994 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 G4994 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children,
Usage Excerpts
First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's G4994.
That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children,
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4994, grouped by book.
Titus 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G4994 FAQ
What does sophronizo (σωφρονίζω) mean?
Sophronizo (Strong's G4994) is a Greek word most simply glossed "teach to be sober". sophronizo (so-fron-id'-zo) v. 1. to make of sound mind, ie. to be self-controlled 2. (figuratively) to discipline or correct
How many times is sophronizo (σωφρονίζω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's G4994 across 1 book.
Where can I study sophronizo (σωφρονίζω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4994 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.
What English words translate sophronizo (σωφρονίζω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as teach. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.