Lexical Definition
σπαταλάω spataláō (spat-al-ah'-o) to indulge G:V
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live in pleasure, be wanton.
- to be voluptuous
Usage: 3 forms in 3 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἐσπαταλήσατε | lived in self-indulgence | Jas.5.5 |
| σπαταλῶσα | living in self-indulgence | 1Tim.5.6 |
| εσπατάλων | they lived extravagantly | LXX.Ezek.16.49 |
Abbott-Smith
† σπαταλάω, -ῶ (< σπατάλη, wantonness, luxury, Si 27:13 *), [in LXX: Ez 16:49 (שׁקט hi.), Si 21:15 * ;]
to live riotously: I Ti 5:6, Ja 5:5 (Polyb.).†
SYN.: στρηνιάω, τρυφάω (v. Tr., Syn., § liv)
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Ezekiel | 16:49 |
| 1 Timothy | 5:6 |
| James | 5:5 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
σπαταλάω-άω,
live softly or in excessive comfort or indulgence, [NT+2nd c.BC+]; τὰ σπαταλῶντα τῶν παιδίων spoilt children, [Refs 4th c.BC+]