Topical Encyclopedia
The term "luxuriously" refers to living in a manner characterized by excessive comfort, wealth, and indulgence in pleasures. In the biblical context, living luxuriously is often associated with moral and spiritual warnings, as it can lead to pride, neglect of the needy, and a departure from reliance on God.
Old Testament ReferencesIn the Old Testament, the prophets frequently admonished Israel and surrounding nations for their luxurious lifestyles, which often led to moral decay and idolatry. The prophet Amos, for example, condemned the Israelites for their opulent living while neglecting justice and righteousness.
Amos 6:4-6 states, "You lie on beds inlaid with ivory and lounge on your couches. You dine on choice lambs and fattened calves. You strum on your harps like David and improvise on musical instruments. You drink wine by the bowlful and anoint yourselves with the finest oils, but you fail to grieve over the ruin of Joseph."
The luxurious living of the Israelites is depicted as a symptom of their spiritual complacency and disregard for God's commands. The prophets warned that such indulgence would lead to divine judgment and exile.
New Testament ReferencesIn the New Testament, the theme of luxury is addressed in the context of wealth and the dangers it poses to spiritual well-being. Jesus Himself warned against the deceitfulness of riches and the difficulty for the wealthy to enter the kingdom of God (
Matthew 19:23-24). The parable of the rich man and Lazarus (
Luke 16:19-31) illustrates the peril of living luxuriously without regard for the poor and the eternal consequences of such a lifestyle.
James 5:1-5 offers a stern warning to the rich who live in luxury and self-indulgence: "Come now, you who are rich, weep and wail over the misery to come upon you. Your riches have rotted and your garments have become moth-eaten. Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and consume your flesh like fire. You have hoarded treasure in the last days. Look, the wages you withheld from the workmen who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of Hosts. You have lived on earth in luxury and self-indulgence. You have fattened your hearts in the day of slaughter."
Theological ImplicationsFrom a theological perspective, living luxuriously is often seen as contrary to the biblical call to humility, stewardship, and care for the less fortunate. The Bible encourages believers to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness (
Matthew 6:33), rather than the fleeting pleasures of wealth and luxury. The pursuit of luxury can lead to a false sense of security and distract from the eternal values of God's kingdom.
Practical ApplicationBelievers are encouraged to examine their own lives for areas where luxury may have taken precedence over spiritual priorities. The call to live simply and generously is a recurring theme in Scripture, urging Christians to use their resources for the glory of God and the benefit of others. The apostle Paul advises in
1 Timothy 6:17-19 , "Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life."
Greek
5171. truphao -- to liveluxuriously... to live
luxuriously. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: truphao Phonetic Spelling:
(troo-fah'-o) Short Definition: I live a luxurious life Definition: I live
...4763. streniao -- to run riot
... to run riot. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: streniao Phonetic Spelling:
(stray-nee-ah'-o) Short Definition: I liveluxuriously Definition: I live...
1792. entruphao -- to revel in
... to revel in. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: entruphao Phonetic Spelling:
(en-troo-fah'-o) Short Definition: I revel in, liveluxuriously Definition: I...
2988. lampros -- splendidly
... splendidly. Adverb from lampros; brilliantly, ie Figuratively,luxuriously --
sumptuously. see GREEK lampros. (lampros) -- 1 Occurrence. 2987, 2988....
4684. spatalao -- to live riotously
... Verb Transliteration: spatalao Phonetic Spelling: (spat-al-ah'-o) Short Definition:
I live extravagantly Definition: I live extravagantly,luxuriously; I am...
Strong's Hebrew
5730a. eden -- a luxury, dainty, delight... Word Origin from an unused word Definition a luxury, dainty, delight NASB Word Usage
delicacies (1), delights (1),
luxuriously (1). 5730, 5730a.
...Library
1 Timothy iv. 3-Jan
... Did Paul labor, and wouldest thou liveluxuriously? But had he livedluxuriously,
he would never have attained such great blessings....
1 Cor. xv. 47
... For it cannot, it cannot be that any one by sloth should attain to the kingdom
of heaven, nor they that liveluxuriously and softly....
In Whatsoever Ways I Shall Find You, in them Shall I Judge You...
... Whosoever shall have lived wickedly andluxuriously may repent; however, there will
be need of much time to conquer an evil habit, and even after repentance...
Of the Two Classes of Voluptuous Men, and of their Death, Falling...
... a young man, a shepherd, clothed in a suit of garments of a yellow colour: and he
was herding very many sheep, and these sheep were feedingluxuriously, as it...
On the Everlasting Pains of Hell.
... how blinding, how deceiving thou art, that we should not have foreseen this in the
bright days of our youth, which we wasted soluxuriously, which will never...
On Laughter.
... All senseless people, to speak in a word, wine. "Commands both to laughluxuriously
and to dance,". changing effeminate manners to softness....
The Christian Alone Rich.
... "Though a man, then, be richer than Cinyras and Midas, and is wicked," and haughty
as he who wasluxuriously clothed in purple and fine linen, and despised...
Spiritual Appetite
... Are we thankful enough when we have both? It has often happened that men have been
soluxuriously fed that appetite has departed from them altogether....
The Voice from Heaven.
... By as much as she hath glorified herself, and livedluxuriously, so much torment
and mourning give her; for she saith in her heart, I sit a queen, and am not a...
The Destruction of Babylon.
... EXPOSITION OF THE APOCALYPSE. The Destruction of Babylon. "And the kings of the
earth, who have committed fornication and livedluxuriously with her, will weep...
Thesaurus
Luxuriously (6 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Luxuriously (6 Occurrences). Matthew 11:8 But
what did you go out to see? A man
luxuriously dressed?
...Luxurious (9 Occurrences)
... Matthew 11:8 But what did you go out to see? A manluxuriously dressed? Those who
wear luxurious clothes are to be found in kings' palaces. (Root in WEY)....
Quaff (1 Occurrence)
... 1. (vt) To drink with relish; to drink copiously of; to swallow in large draughts.
2. (vi) To drink largely orluxuriously. Multi-Version Concordance...
Luxuriousness (1 Occurrence)
Garments (232 Occurrences)
... a man clothed in delicate garments? Behold, those who are in splendid clothing
and liveluxuriously are in the courts of kings. (DBY YLT)....
Indulged (3 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). James 5:5 Ye have livedluxuriously on the earth and indulged yourselves;
ye have nourished your hearts as in a day of slaughter; (DBY)....
Dressed (77 Occurrences)
... (WEB NIV). Matthew 11:8 But what did you go out to see? A manluxuriously dressed?
Those who wear luxurious clothes are to be found in kings' palaces....
Daylight (24 Occurrences)
... daylight. They are spots and blemishes, while feedingluxuriously at their
love-feasts, and banqueting with you. (WEY NIV). Numbers...
Deliciously (2 Occurrences)
... lived deliciously" (Revelation 18:7, 9 the King James Version, the Revised Version
(British and American) "wantonly," the Revised Version, margin "luxuriously...
Provender (10 Occurrences)
... bran, for fattening and especially in cold weather; and, occasionally, hay made
from the dried mixed grass and herbs which spring upluxuriously after the rains...
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