τρυφή
truphē
self-indulgence
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe 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.
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Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text
But what did you go out to see? A man clothed in soft clothing? Behold, those who are gorgeously dressed, and live delicately, are in kings’ courts.
2 Peter 2:13receiving the wages of unrighteousness; people who count it pleasure to revel in the daytime, spots and defects, reveling in their deceit while they feast with you;