Strong's Greek · G3525

νήφω

nḗphō

be sober, watch

Definition

to abstain from wine (keep sober), i.e. (figuratively) be discreet

Derivation

of uncertain affinity;

Appears 6 times in Scripture

1 Peter 4:7

The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.

1 Peter 1:13

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.

2 Timothy 4:5

But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

1 Peter 5:8

Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

1 Thessalonians 5:8

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.

1 Thessalonians 5:6

So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober.

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Lexicon: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance (James Strong, 1890, public domain), digital edition by Open Scriptures (CC BY-SA). Verse mappings: Berean Standard Bible interlinear tables (public domain).

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