σωφρονήσατε
sōphronéō
be self-controlled
To be of sound mind, to think and act with self-control or moderation. In its primary sense, σωφρονέω describes the activity of exercising prudent and disciplined judgment, being sensible in decision-making, and restraining impulses. The word can also convey being in one's right mind (as opposed to insanity or frenzy), especially in contrast to unrestrained behavior or irrationality. In moral or ethical contexts, it emphasizes moderation and sobriety of judgment, often with a connotation of balanced, thoughtful living.
1 Peter 4:7 · Word #6
Lexicon G4993
| Lemma | σωφρονέω |
| Transliteration | sōphronéō |
| Strong's | G4993 |
| Definition | To be of sound mind, to think and act with self-control or moderation. In its primary sense, σωφρονέω describes the activity of exercising prudent and disciplined judgment, being sensible in decision-making, and restraining impulses. The word can also convey being in one's right mind (as opposed to insanity or frenzy), especially in contrast to unrestrained behavior or irrationality. In moral or ethical contexts, it emphasizes moderation and sobriety of judgment, often with a connotation of balanced, thoughtful living. |
Morphology V AOR ACT IMP 2P PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | AOR — Aorist — Simple occurrence, often past |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | IMP — Imperative — A command or request |
| Person | 2P — 2nd person — The one spoken to ("you") |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | be self-controlled |
| Literal | be-of-sound-mind |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | σωφρονέω |
| Strong's | G4993 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4993-02
Be sound-minded
| Morphological Notes | Verb; aorist tense (simple/summary action), active voice, imperative mood, 2nd person plural — a command addressed to multiple hearers. |
| Rendering Rationale | The aorist active imperative, second person plural, issues a direct command to a group to enter into or adopt a state of sound-mindedness. "Be sound-minded" preserves the root sense of disciplined, sober judgment without adding contextual nuance. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Be sound-minded
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 'Be sound-minded' correctly expresses the imperative and the sense of σωφρονήσατε in context. |