Nḗphō — G3525

Definition

verb

to abstain from wine (keep sober), i.e. (figuratively) be discreet

1. to be temperate, dispassionate, circumspect

Usually translated as

be sober, watch

Origin

of uncertain affinity

Occurrences

Nḗphō occurs 6 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: 1 Thessalonians (2), 2 Timothy (1), 1 Peter (3)

• 1 Thessalonians 5:6 — Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober (νήφωμεν).
• 1 Thessalonians 5:8 — But let us, who are of the day, be sober (νήφωμεν), putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.
• 2 Timothy 4:5 — But watch (νῆφε) thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.
• 1 Peter 1:13 — Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober (νήφοντες), and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
• 1 Peter 4:7 — But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch (νήψατε) unto prayer.
• 1 Peter 5:8 — Be sober (νήψατε), be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: