4140. plésmoné

Lexicon

plésmoné: Fulness, satisfaction, abundance

Original Word: πλησμονή
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: plésmoné
Pronunciation: play-smo-NAY
Phonetic Spelling: (place-mon-ay')
Definition: Fulness, satisfaction, abundance
Meaning: satisfaction, indulgence.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

gratification, satisfaction.

From a presumed derivative of pletho; a filling up, i.e. (figuratively) gratification -- satisfying.

see GREEK pletho

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from pléthó (to be full)
Definition
a filling up
NASB Translation
indulgence (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4140: πλησμονή

πλησμονή, πλησμονῆς, ἡ (πίμπλημι (cf. Winers Grammar, 94 (89))), repletion, satiety (Vulg.saturitas): πρός πλησμονήν σαρκός, for the satisfying of the flesh, to satiate the desires of the flesh (see σάρξ, 4), Colossians 2:23, cf. Meyer at the passage; (others (including R. V.) render the phrase against (i. e. for the remedy of) the indulgence of the flesh; see Lightfoot at the passage, and πρός. I. 1 c.). (Aristophanes, Euripides, Xenophon, Plato, Plutarch, others; the Sept..)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from πληρόω (plēroō), meaning "to fill" or "to make full."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for πλησμονή, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words related to fullness or satisfaction, such as שָׂבַע (sava), which means "to be satisfied" or "to have enough." This Hebrew term is often used in the Old Testament to describe a state of contentment or sufficiency, contrasting with the idea of excess or overindulgence.

Usage: The word πλησμονή is used in the New Testament to describe a condition of excess or overindulgence, particularly in relation to physical desires or material abundance.

Context: The Greek term πλησμονή appears in the New Testament to convey the idea of fullness or satiation, often with a negative connotation of excess or overindulgence. It is used to describe situations where abundance leads to moral or spiritual complacency. In the Berean Standard Bible, πλησμονή is found in contexts that warn against the dangers of excessive indulgence in worldly pleasures, which can lead to spiritual neglect or moral decay.

For example, in the context of warnings against gluttony or excessive feasting, πλησμονή serves as a caution against allowing physical desires to dominate one's life, potentially leading to a departure from spiritual discipline and focus. The term underscores the biblical principle of moderation and the importance of prioritizing spiritual well-being over material satisfaction.

The concept of πλησμονή aligns with broader biblical teachings that emphasize the dangers of allowing material abundance to overshadow one's relationship with God. It serves as a reminder of the need for balance and the pursuit of spiritual fulfillment over temporal pleasures.

Forms and Transliterations

πλησμονή πλησμονην πλησμονήν πλησμονὴν πλησμονής plesmonen plesmonḕn plēsmonēn plēsmonḕn

Englishman's Concordance

Colossians 2:23 N-AFS
GRK: τινὶ πρὸς πλησμονὴν τῆς σαρκός
NAS: against fleshly indulgence.
KJV: honour to the satisfying of the flesh.
INT: a certain for satisfaction of the flesh

Strong's Greek 4140
1 Occurrence

πλησμονὴν — 1 Occ.