σωφρον-ισμός G4995
self-discipline, self-control, sound judgment; the quality of a mind governed by wisdom
This noun describes the inner quality of self-mastery and sound judgment. Found only in 2 Timothy 1:7, it appears in Paul's reminder that God gives believers a spirit characterized by power, love, and self-discipline. The term implies not just restraint but positive mental clarity and moral governance. Cross-linguistic glosses emphasize the 'self' component: Spanish 'dominio propio' (self-mastery), German 'Besonnenheit' (prudence/soundness). This is rationality in service of godliness.
Sentidos
1. sense 1 — Appears in 2 Tim 1:7 as one of three qualities characterizing the spirit God gives (power, love, self-discipline). The context contrasts this with fear or cowardice, suggesting that sound judgment enables courage. The consistent emphasis across languages on self-mastery and prudent thinking reveals this is about inner governance rather than external constraint. 1×
AR["تَعَقُّلٍ"]·ben["সংযমের।"]·DE["Besonnenheit"]·EN["of-self-discipline"]·FR["σωφρονισμοῦ"]·heb["מוּסָר-עַצְמִי"]·HI["सन्यम-कि."]·ID["pengendalian-diri"]·IT["sōphronismou"]·jav["pangendalèn."]·KO["절제-의."]·PT["de-moderação"]·RU["целомудрия"]·ES["de-dominio-propio"]·SW["ya-kiasi"]·TR["öz-denetimin"]·urd["ضبط-کی۔"]
Sentidos Relacionados
H3045 1. Qal: to know, perceive, understand (829×)H5315 1. soul, inner being (647×)H3820a 1. heart, inner self (mind/will/emotion) (572×)H4672 1. Qal: find, discover (289×)G1492 1. know facts or truths (285×)H3824 1. heart, inner self (mind/will/emotion) (250×)H1245 1. seek, search for (200×)G1097 1. know, be acquainted with (196×)H2142 1. Qal: remember, recall (173×)G2588 1. heart (inner self, mind, will) (158×)H0977 1. choose, select (Qal active) (145×)G2147 1. find, discover (144×)G5590 1. soul, inner self (100×)H4672 2. Niphal: be found, be discovered (99×)H1875 1. seek, search for (96×)H5315 2. life, vitality (94×)H1847 1. knowledge, discernment (90×)H2450 1. wise, prudent (84×)H7911 1. Qal: to forget (83×)H3684 1. fool, dullard (70×)
Referencia BDB / Léxico
σωφρον-ισμός, ὁ, teaching of morality or moderation, Refs 1st c.BC+; self-control, NT