G4684: σπαταλάω
spataláō · “to indulge”
Definition
to be voluptuous
KJV translates it as: live in pleasure, be wanton
Word origin: from (luxury);
Extended definition
σπαταλάω, -ῶ
(σπατάλη, wantonness, luxury, Sir.27:13 *), [in LXX: Eze.16:49 (שָׁקַט hi.), Sir.21:15 * ;]
to live riotously: 1Ti.5:6, Jas.5:5 (Polyb.).†
SYN.: στρηνιάω, τρυφάω (see Tr., Syn., § liv) (AS)
(σπατάλη, wantonness, luxury, Sir.27:13 *), [in LXX: Eze.16:49 (שָׁקַט hi.), Sir.21:15 * ;]
to live riotously: 1Ti.5:6, Jas.5:5 (Polyb.).†
SYN.: στρηνιάω, τρυφάω (see Tr., Syn., § liv) (AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G4684 is translated
- living in self-indulgence ×1
- lived in self-indulgence, ×1
Bible verses with G4684 (spataláō)
Spataláō appears in 2 verses.
- 1 Timothy 5:6
But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth.
- James 5:5
Ye have lived in pleasure on the earth, and been wanton; ye have nourished your hearts, as in a day of slaughter.