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
“The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.”
“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.”
“But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.”
“Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.”
“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.”
“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).