KJV dictionary & concordance
Self-controlled, watchful, and sound in judgment; calm and serious rather than intoxicated, frenzied, or careless.
Definition sources
First occurrence: 2 Corinthians 5:13
Complete exact-word concordance
Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
Wherefore gird vp the loynes of your minde, bee sober, and hope to the end, for the grace that is to bee brought vnto you at the reuelation of Iesus Christ:
1611 marginal noteGr. perfectly.
But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.
But the ende of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober and watch vnto prayer.
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
Be sober, be vigilant: because your aduersary the deuill, as a roaring Lion walketh about, seeking whom he may deuoure.
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Historical English dictionary sources
Not intoxicated; not mad, wild, visionary, or heated with passion; having the regular exercise of cool, dispassionate reason; calm; serious.
