νήφω

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G3525

Transliteration: nḗphō

Pronunciation: nay'-fo

Definition: be sober

- Original: νήφω

- Transliteration: Nepho

- Phonetic: nay'-fo

- Definition:

1. to be sober, to be calm and collected in spirit

2. to be temperate, dispassionate, circumspect

- Origin: of uncertain affinity

- TDNT entry: 19:36,6

- Part(s) of speech: Verb

- Strong's: Of uncertain affinity; to abstain from wine (keep sober) that is (figuratively) be discreet: - be sober watch.