Lexicon entry · Greek
G3524νηφαλέοςnēphaleos
soberPart of speech: Greek Adjective
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The Bishop, then, is to be a man of good name, the husband of one wife, self-controlled, serious-minded, having respect for order, opening his house freely to guests, a ready teacher;
νηφάλιον, nēphalion “sober,”
Women are to be serious in behaviour, saying no evil of others, controlling themselves, true in all things.
νηφαλίους, nēphalious “clear-minded,”
That old men are to be simple in their tastes, serious, wise, true in faith, in love, and of a quiet mind.
νηφαλίους nēphalious “sober-minded”