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soberly

Meaning of “soberly”

With sound judgment and self-control.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
2 occurrences2 verses2 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Romans 12:3

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Every verse containing “soberly”

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Romans 12:3
For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Romans 12:3 · retained source text

For I say, through the grace giuen vnto mee, to euery man that is among you, not to thinke of himselfe more highly then hee ought to thinke, but to thinke soberly, according as God hath dealt to euery man the measure of faith.

1611 marginal noteGr. to sobrietie.

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Historical definitions

Without intemperance; without uncontrolled passion; coolly, calmly, moderately, gravely, or seriously.

volume 2, leaf 620, column 2 (main_dictionary)