σωφρόνως
sōphrónōs
sensibly
In a manner showing soundness of mind or good judgment; acting prudently, with moderation, or sober-mindedly. The adverb conveys the sense of exercising self-control and making decisions characterized by reasonableness and restraint. In different contexts, it may encompass: behaving sensibly, mastering desires, maintaining balance or moderation, or showing discretion.
Titus 2:12 · Word #11
Lexicon G4996
| Lemma | σωφρόνως |
| Transliteration | sōphrónōs |
| Strong's | G4996 |
| Definition | In a manner showing soundness of mind or good judgment; acting prudently, with moderation, or sober-mindedly. The adverb conveys the sense of exercising self-control and making decisions characterized by reasonableness and restraint. In different contexts, it may encompass: behaving sensibly, mastering desires, maintaining balance or moderation, or showing discretion. |
Morphology ADV
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb |
Common Translation
| Phrase | sensibly |
| Literal | sensibly-soberly |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | σωφρόνως |
| Strong's | G4996 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4996-01
with sound mind
| Morphological Notes | Adverb (Gr,D); derived from the adjective σώφρων with the adverbial suffix -ως, indicating manner. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adverbial form denotes manner, expressing action carried out in a way characterized by soundness of mind and self-control. "With sound mind" preserves the root sense of σωφρον- and reflects its function as an adverb of manner. |
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