Biblica Analytica
G5172 Greek

τρυφή

truphē

self-indulgence

Lexicon Entry

Definition
self-indulgence
Transliteration
truphē
Strong's Number
G5172
Occurrences
2

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Greek word τρυφή (truphē) is defined as self-indulgence. This term appears only twice in the Bible, indicating its relatively limited usage in the New Testament. The scarcity of its occurrences suggests that the concept of self-indulgence was not a central theme in the biblical authors' discussions. Given its definition, truphē likely refers to excessive or excessive self-gratification, possibly implying a lack of self-control or moderation. The limited context in which this word is used makes it challenging to determine its significance in the broader biblical narrative. However, its presence may indicate that the authors were cautioning against excessive desires or desires that lead to harm. Overall, the word truphē serves as a warning against overindulgence, suggesting that balance and self-control are essential virtues in a person's life.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
G5172
Lemma
τρυφή
Transliteration
truphē
Definition
self-indulgence
Occurrences
2
Model
workers-ai
Prompt version
1

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Occurrences in Scripture

2 total occurrences across the text