Strong's Lexicon truphé: Luxury, indulgence, revelry Original Word: τρυφή Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb τρύω (tryo), meaning "to wear out" or "to enervate." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "truphé," the concept of indulgence and luxury can be related to Hebrew words like עֹשֶׁר (osher, Strong's H6239) meaning "riches" or "wealth," which can imply a similar sense of material excess. Usage: The Greek word "truphé" refers to a state of luxury, indulgence, or excessive comfort. It often carries a negative connotation, suggesting a lifestyle characterized by self-indulgence and moral laxity. In the New Testament, it is used to describe a way of living that is contrary to the values of humility, self-control, and spiritual discipline. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, "truphé" was associated with the opulent lifestyles of the wealthy elite, who often engaged in extravagant feasts and indulgent pleasures. Such a lifestyle was seen as a sign of moral decay and was often criticized by philosophers and moralists of the time. The early Christian community, influenced by Jewish teachings and the example of Jesus, emphasized simplicity, moderation, and a focus on spiritual rather than material wealth. HELPS Word-studies 5172 tryphḗ (from thryptō, "to break down due to over-indulgence, i.e. living in excessive luxury") – properly, feebleness brought on by self-indulgence (luxury); (figuratively) moral and spiritual breakdown ("enfeeblement") from over-indulging in dainty ("delicate") things, i.e. "dainty living" that deteriorates soul and body. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom thruptó (to break) Definition softness, daintiness, luxuriousness NASB Translation luxury (1), revel (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5172: τρυφήτρυφή, τρυφῆς, ἡ (from φρύπτω to break down, enervate; passive and middle to live softly and delicately), softness, effeminacy, luxurious living: Luke 7:25; 2 Peter 2:13. (Euripides, Aristophanes, Xenophon, Plato, and following; the Sept..) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance delicately, riot. From thrupto (to break up or (figuratively) enfeeble, especially the mind and body by indulgence); effeminacy, i.e. Luxury or debauchery -- delicately, riot. Forms and Transliterations τρυφαίς τρυφάς τρυφη τρυφή τρυφῇ τρυφην τρυφήν τρυφής truphe truphē truphen truphēn tryphe tryphē tryphêi tryphē̂i tryphen tryphēn tryphḗnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 7:25 N-DFSGRK: ἐνδόξῳ καὶ τρυφῇ ὑπάρχοντες ἐν NAS: and live in luxury are [found] in royal palaces! KJV: and live delicately, are in INT: splendid and in luxury are living in 2 Peter 2:13 N-AFS Strong's Greek 5172 |
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