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## G4997 Definition

 Strong's number G4997
 
Lemma σωφροσύνη
 
Transliteration sōphrosýnē
 
Pronunciation -
 
Strong's definition soundness of mind, i.e. (literally) sanity or (figuratively) self-control soberness, sobriety from [G4998](/lexicon/G4998) (σώφρων);
 
## 3 instances of the word σωφροσύνη
 sōphrosýnē (G4997) 

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1 Timothy 2:9 - In like manner also that women in apparel modest with shamefacedness also sobriety adorn themselves not in broided hair or gold or pearls or array costly

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1 Timothy 2:15 - she shall be saved Notwithstanding in childbearing if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety

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Acts 26:25 - But not I am he said most noble Festus but of truth and soberness the words speak forth

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