νήφω to be sober, abstain from wine; metaphorically, of moral alertness, to be sober, calm, circumspect: 1Th.5:6 5:8, 2Ti.4:5 (see Ellic., in l), 1Pe.1:13 4:7 5:8 (cf. ἐκ-, ἐκ-νήφω, and see MM, xvii).† SYN.: ἀγρυπνέω, γρηγορέω (AS)
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G3525 — νήφω
nēphō · be sober · Greek
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1 Thessalonians 5:6 · νήφωμεν.So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober.1 Thessalonians 5:8 · νήφωμενBut 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.2 Timothy 4:5 · νῆφεBut you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.1 Peter 1:13 · νήφοντες,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.1 Peter 4:7 · νήψατεThe end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.1 Peter 5:8 · νήψατε,Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.