Quick Definition
σωφρονίζω v. I admonish
Strong's Definition
to make of sound mind, i.e. (figuratively) to discipline or correct
Derivation: from G4998 (σώφρων);
KJV Usage: teach to be sober
UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament
verb | σῴζω + φρονέω
33.229 · Communication · Teach
to teach, to train to instruct someone to behave in a wise and becoming manner
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Thayer's Greek Lexicon
σωφρονίζω, 3 pers. plur. ind. -ζουσιν, Tit. ii. 4 Lmrg. T Tr, al. subjune. -ζωσι; to make one σώφρων, restore one to his senses; to moderate, control, curb, discipline; to hold one to his duty; so fr. Eur. and Thue. down; to admonish, to exhort earnestly, [R. V. train]: τινά foll. by an inf. Tit. ii. 4.
Mounce Concise Greek Dictionary
σωφρονίζω sōphronizō 1x
encourage, to restore to a right mind; to make sober-minded, to steady by exhortation and guidance, Tit. 2:4*
Abbott-Smith Greek Lexicon
** σωφρονίζω
[in Aq.: Is 38:16 * ;]
to make σώφρων, recall one to his senses, control (RV, train): c. acc. pers., Tit 2:4.†
Moulton & Milligan — Vocabulary of the Greek NT
σωφρονίζω. In the extraordinary interview with an Emperor, perhaps Commodus (P Oxy II. p. 319), the Emperor is represented as saying to acertain Appianus, who had addressed him in insulting language, ἰώθαμεν καὶ ἡμεῖς μαινομένους καὶ ἀπονενοημένους σωφριί -- οἡνίζειν, ‘‘we too are accustomed to bring to their senses those who are mad or beside themselves’? (Edd.) (P Oxy I. 33 verso 'V-1—late ii/a.D.): cf. Tit 24, where, however, the RV understands the verb in the general sense of ‘‘ train.” , σωφρονισμός by its termination suggests the trans. meaning ““ power to make céppwy,” but in its only occurrence in the NT, 2 Tim 1’, the context clearly suggests the meaning ‘‘selfcontrol,’’ ‘‘ self-discipline.
Liddell-Scott-Jones — Greek-English Lexicon
σωφρονίζω (sōphronizō) — to train. 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 c.BC+]; τῶν κατὰ τὴν πόλιν τι ἐς εὐτέλειαν σ. to reduce the expenses of government at home, [Refs 5th c.BC+]