σωφρον-ίζω G4994
to train in self-control, discipline, or prudence; to recall to sound judgment
This verb carries the idea of bringing someone back to sound thinking or teaching them self-control. The classical range includes 'chastening' and 'recalling to one's senses,' but in Titus 2:4 it specifically describes older women training younger women in practical wisdom. The Spanish 'enseñen prudencia' (teach prudence) and German 'zur Besonnenheit bringen' (bring to soundness of mind) capture the educational nuance well. This isn't merely information transfer but character formation through disciplined instruction.
Sentidos
1. sense 1 — Used in Titus 2:4 where older women are instructed to train younger women in family responsibilities and self-control. The verb implies active mentoring toward wisdom and restraint. Cross-linguistic evidence shows consistency: English 'train,' Spanish 'teach prudence,' German 'bring to soundness of mind'—all emphasizing the formative, educational process rather than mere correction. 1×
AR["يُنَبِّهنَ"]·ben["শিক্ষা-দেয়"]·DE["zur-Besonnenheit-bringen"]·EN["they-may-train"]·FR["σωφρονίζωσιν"]·heb["תְלַמֵּדְנָה"]·HI["समझअयेन"]·ID["mereka-mendidik"]·IT["sōphronizōsin"]·jav["mulangaké"]·KO["훈련하도록"]·PT["ensinem-a-prudencia"]·RU["вразумляли"]·ES["enseñen-prudencia"]·SW["wawafundishe"]·TR["öğretsinler"]·urd["سکھائیں"]
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Referencia BDB / Léxico
σωφρον-ίζω, recall a person to his senses, chasten, Refs 5th c.BC+; τοὺς πονηροτάτους αἱ συμφοραὶ σ. Refs 4th c.BC+infinitive, ἵνα σωφρονίζωσιν τὰς νέας φιλάνδρους εἶναι κτλ. NT:—passive, to be chastened, learn self-control, Refs 5th c.BC+ __2 of passions, things, etc., σ. τὸ θυμούμενον τῆς γνώμης Refs 5th c.BC+; οὐ τὴν λαγνείαν λιμῷ σ. Refs 5th c.BC+; ἀμπνοὰς σ. to pant less violently, Refs 5th…