Strong's Lexicon strénos: Luxury, revelry, indulgence Original Word: στρῆνος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb στρηνιάω (strēniaō), meaning "to live luxuriously" or "to revel." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "strénos," the concept of indulgence and luxury can be related to terms like עֹשֶׁר (osher, Strong's Hebrew 6239), meaning "riches" or "wealth," which can also imply a sense of indulgence when used in certain contexts. Usage: The term "strénos" refers to a state of excessive luxury or indulgence, often associated with revelry and a lack of restraint. It conveys the idea of living in a manner that prioritizes pleasure and comfort, sometimes to the point of moral or spiritual neglect. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, luxury and indulgence were often seen as signs of wealth and status. However, they were also critiqued by philosophers and moralists who warned against the dangers of excess and the moral decay it could bring. In the context of early Christianity, such indulgence was often contrasted with the virtues of temperance and self-control, which were highly valued by the early Church. HELPS Word-studies 4764 strḗnos (from strēnēs, "rough, grating") – properly, excessive, strong desire that "longs to break forth" (J. Thayer), i.e. in self-indulgent luxury (used only in Rev 18:3). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom strénés (hard, strong) Definition insolent luxury NASB Translation sensuality (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4764: στρῆνοςστρῆνος, στρήνους, τό (allied with στερεός, which see), excessive strength which longs to break forth, over-strength; luxury (R. V. wantonness (marginal reading luxury)): Revelation 18:3 (see δύναμις, d.); for שַׁאֲנָן, arrogance, 2 Kings 19:28; eager desire, Locophron, 438. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance delicacy, luxuryAkin to stereos; a "straining", "strenuousness" or "strength", i.e. (figuratively) luxury (voluptuousness) -- delicacy. see GREEK stereos Forms and Transliterations εκθαμβήσει στρήνός στρηνους στρήνους στρίφνος στροβείτω στροβήσει στρογγύλα στρογγύλην στρογγύλον στρογγυλούν στρογγύλωμα στρογγύλωσιν στρουθίζων strenous strēnous strḗnousLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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