Strongs Number: G3525
- Greek Word
- νήφω
- Transliteration
- nēphō
- Phonetic
- nay'-fo
- Part of Speech
- Verb
- Strongs Definition
-
to abstain from wine (keep sober) that is (figuratively) be discreet
- Thayers Definition
-
1. to be sober, to be calm and collected in spirit
2. to be temperate, dispassionate, circumspect
- Origin
- Of uncertain affinity
- Bible Usage
- be sober watch.