Lexical Definition
τρυφάω trypháō (troo-fah'-o) to self-indulge G:V
from τρυφή
live in pleasure.
- to indulge in luxury
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἐτρυφήσατε | You lived in luxury | Jas.5.5 |
| τρυφήσητε | you should indulge | LXX.Isa.66.11 |
| ετρύφησαν | indulged | LXX.Neh.9.25 |
Abbott-Smith
τρυφάω, -ῶ (< τρυφή), [in LXX: Ne 9:25 (עָדַן hithp.), Is 66:11 (עָנַג hithp.), Si 14:4 * ;]
to live daintily, luxuriously, to fare sumptuously: Ja 5:5 (cf. ἐν-τρυφάω).†
SYN.: σπαταλάω (q.v.), στρηνιάω
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Nehemiah | 9:25 |
| Isaiah | 66:11 |
| James | 5:5 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
τρυφάω,
(τρυφή) live softly, luxuriously, fare sumptuously,, ἐν ἀγκάλαις μητρὸς τρυφῆσαι, of a child, [NT+5th c.BC+]
__2 participle τρυφῶν as adjective, effeminate, luxurious, [Refs 5th c.BC+]effeminacy, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; also of things, dainty, delicate, βασιλικὴ καὶ τρυφῶσα παιδεία [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__II to be licentious, run riot, wax wanton, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; to be extravagant, opposed to γλίσχρως ζῆν, [Refs 4th c.BC+]
__II.2 revel in, ἐν τοῖς ἀγαθοῖς τινος [LXX]; delight in, ἐν ἀγαθωσύνῃ σου[LXX]
__III give oneself airs, be dainty, fastidious, ἆρ᾽ οὐ τρυφῶμεν..., οἷσιν οὐκ ἀρκεῖ τάδ; [Refs 5th c.BC+]; τ. δ᾽ ὁ δαίμων is fickle,[Refs]; ἐπειδή μοι δοκεῖς σὺ τρυφᾶν to hang back, [Refs 5th c.BC+] οἱ τρυφῶντες spoiled pets, [Refs]; ἐν ταῖς ἐκκλησίαις τ. καὶ κολακεύεσθαι, of the people, [Refs 4th c.BC+]; τρυφῶσιν ἕτεροι πρὸς ἑτέρους, of philosophers, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]; followed by a modifying clause, νῦν δὲ τρυφᾷς διότι.. [Refs 5th c.BC+]; later, τ. κατά τινος make sport of.., [Refs 4th c.AD+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: Jas.5.5 ☩ LXX.Neh.9.25