ΘΕΩΣΩΦΡΟΣΥΝΗΝ, θεωσωφροσυνην
THEŌSŌPHROSYNĒN, theōsōphrosynēn
Sounds Like: theh-oh-soh-froh-SOO-neen
Translations: godly wisdom, divine prudence, divine self-control, a godly wisdom, a divine prudence, a divine self-control
From the root: ΘΕΟΣ, ΣΩΦΡΟΣΥΝΗ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This is a compound word formed from 'God' (ΘΕΟΣ) and 'soundness of mind' or 'self-control' (ΣΩΦΡΟΣΥΝΗ). It refers to a wisdom, prudence, or self-control that is divinely inspired or characteristic of God. It describes a state of mind or behavior that is both wise and temperate, guided by divine principles. It would be used in a sentence to describe a quality or virtue.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Instances
Clement of Alexandria
- Exhortation to the Greeks (Protrepticus) — 4:80
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΘΕΟΣ, ΣΩΦΡΟΣΥΝΗ, appear in our texts.
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