Lexicon
σωφρονίζω
sōphronizō
G4994
G:V Greek

to train

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Sophronizo describes training younger women toward love for their husbands and children.

The sole attested use describes training directed toward younger women’s love for their husbands and children.

Senses in use

  1. Training younger women for family love · dominant

    In Titus 2:4, σωφρονίζωσι is a present active subjunctive plural form in a purpose clause concerning younger women; the stated outcome concerns being husband-loving and loving their children. The APB renders the clause, “So that they may train the younger women to be husband-loving, to love their children.”

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Titus 2:4, the APB presents the clause with “train,” followed by the intended love of husbands and children.

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