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Strong's G4995 σωφρονισμός (sophronismos)

Sophronismos means “sound mind” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H4995 — na (“raw”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G4995
Language Greek
Linked Usages 1
Books 1

Strong's G4995 Quick Answer

Strong's G4995 σωφρονισμός (sophronismos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. sophronismos (so-fron-is-mos') n. 1. discipline, i.e. self-control [from G4994] It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include sound. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
sophronismos (so-fron-is-mos') n. 1. discipline, i.e. self-control [from G4994]
Usage
1 linked usage
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
sound

Meaning and Definition

sophronismos (so-fron-is-mos') n. 1. discipline, i.e. self-control [from G4994] KJV: sound mind Root(s): G4994

Original Word
σωφρονισμός
Transliteration
sophronismos
Derivation
Root: σωφρονίζω R1: 4994
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4995. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

self-discipline

Usage: σωφρονισμός, -οῦ, ὁ (σωφρονίζω), __(a) an admonishing (F1J, Plut., al.); __(b) self-control, self-discipline: 2Ti.1:7 (on the reflexive meaning here, see Ellic., in l).† (AS)

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How Strong's G4995 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render sophronismos, 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.

How Strong's G4995 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 G4995 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 G4995 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

2 Timothy 1:7 KJV

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Usage Excerpts

First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's G4995.

2 Timothy 1:7 New Testament, KJV
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4995, grouped by book.

2 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G4995 FAQ

What does sophronismos (σωφρονισμός) mean?

Sophronismos (Strong's G4995) is a Greek word most simply glossed "sound mind". sophronismos (so-fron-is-mos') n. 1. discipline, i.e. self-control [from G4994]

How many times is sophronismos (σωφρονισμός) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's G4995 across 1 book.

Where can I study sophronismos (σωφρονισμός) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4995 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate sophronismos (σωφρονισμός)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as sound. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.