G4763
στρηνιάω
to be luxurious
Transliteration
strēniáōPronunciation
(stray-nee-ah'-o)Everything you need to know.
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to be luxurious
στρηνιάω(strēniáō)
Strong’s Definition
to be luxurious
from a presumed derivative of G4764 (στρῆνος);
“How much she hath glorified herself, and lived deliciously, so much torment and sorrow give her: for she saith in her heart, I sit a queen, and am no widow, and shall see no sorrow.”
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Strong's G4763: To live luxuriously, sensually, or wantonly. From στρῆνος (excessive strength, luxury). Used in Revelation to describe self-indulgent living that leads to spiritual pride and rebellion against God. Depicts the arrogant self-sufficiency that characterizes those opposed to God's kingdom.
U- Unveiling the Word
Στρηνιάω represents more than mere luxury; it describes a lifestyle of self-indulgent excess that breeds spiritual arrogance. In Revelation, it characterizes Babylon's proud self-sufficiency and rebellion against God. The early church saw in this term a warning against worldly excess that leads to spiritual destruction. Today, στρηνιάω continues to warn believers about the spiritual dangers of materialistic self-indulgence and the pride it nurtures.
N - Necessary Information
Etymology:
The combination indicates living in a state of excess.
D - Defining Meanings
For compound words: Not applicable as στρηνιάω is a simple verb.
Translation Options:
E - Exploring Similar Words
R - Reviewing the Word's Morphology
As a verb, στρηνιάω exhibits these features:
Examples of conjugation:
S - Studying Lexicon Insights
BDAG emphasizes its connection to arrogant luxury. Thayer's notes its moral implications. LSJ documents its use describing excessive living. Vine's highlights its spiritual dangers. Strong's connects it to sensual indulgence. Moulton and Milligan show its use in criticizing wasteful living.
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T - Tracing the Scriptures
First Appearance:
"To the degree that she glorified herself and [στρηνιάω] lived sensuously, to the same degree give her torment and mourning." Revelation 18:7
Additional References:
Revelation 18:9
A - Analyzing Classical Usage
N - Noteworthy Summary
Στρηνιάω powerfully warns against the spiritual dangers of materialism and self-indulgence. As seen in Revelation's critique of Babylon, such living leads to pride and rebellion against God. The Gospel calls us instead to find our sufficiency in the Messiah, rejecting worldly excess for Kingdom values.
D - Did You Know?
Strong's G4763: To live luxuriously, sensually, or wantonly. From στρῆνος (excessive strength, luxury). Used in Revelation to describe self-indulgent living that leads to spiritual pride and rebellion against God. Depicts the arrogant self-sufficiency that characterizes those opposed to God's kingdom.
Part of speech: Verb
Tags: luxury, self-indulgence, materialism, worldliness, excess, babylon, judgment, pride, rebellion, greek-verb