Lexical Definition

‎σωφρονισμός‎ sōphronismós (so-fron-is-mos') self-discipline ^G:N-M
from ‎σωφρονίζω‎

sound mind.

• discipline, i.e. self-control

Abbott-Smith

*† σωφρονισμός, -οῦ, ὁ (< σωφρονίζω),
(a) an admonishing (FlJ, Plut., al.);
(b) self-control, self-discipline: II Ti 1:7 (on the reflexive meaning here, v. Ellic., in l.).†

Abbott-Smith References

Liddell-Scott-Jones

σωφρονισμός-ισμός, ὁ,

teaching of morality or moderation, [Refs 1st c.BC+]; self-control, [NT]

_{LSJ Scripture Refs: 2Tim.1.7}