Lexical Definition
στρηνιάω strēniáō (stray-nee-ah'-o) to revel G:V
from a presumed derivative of στρῆνος
live deliciously.
- to be luxurious
Usage: 2 forms in 2 verses
Abbott-Smith
** στρηνιάω, -ῶ (< στρῆνος, q.v.), [in Sm.: Is 61:6 (אכל) * ;]
a word which first appears in the middle comedy (Rutherford, NPhr., 475 f.), to run riot, wax wanton: Re 18:7, 9 (cf. κατα-στρηνιάω).†
SYN.: σπαταλάω (q.v.), τρυφάω
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Isaiah | 61:6 |
| Revelation | 18:7 · 18:9 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
στρηνιάω,
run riot, wax wanton, [NT+4th c.BC+];= gerrio, gestio, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: Rev.18.7