Strong's Lexicon eknéphó: To become sober, to be sober-minded, to regain one's senses. Original Word: ἐκνήφω Word Origin: From the Greek preposition "ἐκ" (ek, meaning "out of") and "νήφω" (néphó, meaning "to be sober" or "to abstain from wine"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "eknéphó," the concept of sobriety and alertness can be related to Hebrew terms like "שָׁכַל" (shakal, meaning "to be prudent" or "to be wise") and "עֵר" (er, meaning "awake" or "alert"). Usage: The verb "eknéphó" is used in the New Testament to describe the act of becoming sober or regaining one's senses, often in a metaphorical sense. It implies a transition from a state of confusion or inebriation to clarity and alertness. This term is used to encourage believers to be vigilant and clear-minded, especially in spiritual matters. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, sobriety was not only a physical state but also a metaphor for mental and spiritual alertness. The early Christian community, living in a society where drunkenness was common, would have understood "eknéphó" as a call to live distinctly, with a clear and focused mind, avoiding the excesses of the surrounding culture. This concept was important for maintaining moral and spiritual integrity. HELPS Word-studies 1594 eknḗphō (from 1537 /ek, "wholly out of" and 3525 /nḗphō, "be sober") – properly, delivered out of drunkenness and to sobriety (seriousness), i.e. with the awareness outcome of being responsibly aware; (figuratively) aroused (awakened) out of the stupor of spiritual delusion (apathy); "to come to one's senses" (L & N, 1, 30.26); sober-minded because "snapped out of" the intoxicating influence of sin (darkness) and brought into keen alertness of spiritual truth (conviction, faith, etc.). 1594 (eknḗphō) is only used in 1 Cor 15:34. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ek and néphó Definition to become sober (after drunkenness) NASB Translation become sober-minded (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1594: ἐκνήφωἐκνήφω: 1 aorist ἐξενηψα; a. properly, to return to oneself from drunkenness, become sober (Genesis 9:24; (1 Samuel 25:37); Joel 1:5; (Sir. 34:2 (Sir. 31:2)); Lynceus quoted in Ath. 4, 5, p. 130 b.). b. metaphorically, to return to soberness of mind (cf. ἀνανήφω): 1 Corinthians 15:34 (Plutarch, Demosthenes 20). From ek and nepho; (figuratively) to rouse (oneself) out of stupor -- awake. see GREEK ek see GREEK nepho |
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