5172. truphé

Lexicon

truphé: Luxury, indulgence, revelry

Original Word: τρυφή
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: truphé
Pronunciation: troo-FAY
Phonetic Spelling: (troo-fay')
Definition: Luxury, indulgence, revelry
Meaning: effeminate luxury, softness, indulgent living.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

delicately, riot.

From thrupto (to break up or (figuratively) enfeeble, especially the mind and body by indulgence); effeminacy, i.e. Luxury or debauchery -- delicately, riot.

HELPS Word-studies

5172 tryphḗ (from thryptō, "to break down due to over-indulgence, i.e. living in excessive luxury") – properly, feebleness brought on by self-indulgence (luxury); (figuratively) moral and spiritual breakdown ("enfeeblement") from over-indulging in dainty ("delicate") things, i.e. "dainty living" that deteriorates soul and body.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from thruptó (to break)
Definition
softness, daintiness, luxuriousness
NASB Translation
luxury (1), revel (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 5172: τρυφή

τρυφή, τρυφῆς, ἡ (from φρύπτω to break down, enervate; passive and middle to live softly and delicately), softness, effeminacy, luxurious living: Luke 7:25; 2 Peter 2:13. (Euripides, Aristophanes, Xenophon, Plato, and following; the Sept..)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb τρύω (tryō), meaning "to wear out" or "to enervate."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for τρυφή, similar concepts can be found in the Hebrew Bible, particularly in words that describe luxury, ease, or indulgence. For example, the Hebrew word עֹנֶג (oneg), meaning "delight" or "luxury," can convey a similar idea in certain contexts. Another related term is שַׁעֲשׁוּעִים (sha'ashu'im), meaning "delights" or "pleasures," which can also reflect the notion of indulgence. These terms, like τρυφή, often carry a cautionary tone in biblical literature, warning against the excesses of a pleasure-driven life.

Usage: The word τρυφή is used in the New Testament to describe a lifestyle that is focused on pleasure and luxury, often with a negative connotation. It appears in contexts that warn against the dangers of living a life centered on earthly pleasures.

Context: The Greek word τρυφή appears in the New Testament in contexts that caution against the pursuit of a life devoted to luxury and indulgence. In James 5:5, the Berean Standard Bible translates this term as part of a warning to the rich: "You have lived on earth in luxury and self-indulgence. You have fattened your hearts in the day of slaughter." Here, τρυφή is associated with a lifestyle that prioritizes personal pleasure and comfort over spiritual and moral responsibilities.

The use of τρυφή in the New Testament reflects a broader biblical theme that warns against the dangers of wealth and the temptation to prioritize material comfort over spiritual well-being. This concept is consistent with the teachings of Jesus, who often spoke about the challenges that wealth and luxury pose to a life of faith and discipleship.

In a broader biblical context, τρυφή can be seen as a representation of the moral and spiritual pitfalls that accompany a life focused on earthly pleasures. The New Testament encourages believers to seek a life of moderation and to prioritize spiritual growth and service to others over the pursuit of personal luxury.

Forms and Transliterations

τρυφαίς τρυφάς τρυφη τρυφή τρυφῇ τρυφην τρυφήν τρυφής truphe truphē truphen truphēn tryphe tryphē tryphêi tryphē̂i tryphen tryphēn tryphḗn

Englishman's Concordance

Luke 7:25 N-DFS
GRK: ἐνδόξῳ καὶ τρυφῇ ὑπάρχοντες ἐν
NAS: and live in luxury are [found] in royal palaces!
KJV: and live delicately, are in
INT: splendid and in luxury are living in

2 Peter 2:13 N-AFS
GRK: ἐν ἡμέρᾳ τρυφήν σπίλοι καὶ
NAS: it a pleasure to revel in the daytime.
KJV: it pleasure to riot in
INT: in daytime indulgence spots and

Strong's Greek 5172
2 Occurrences

τρυφῇ — 1 Occ.
τρυφήν — 1 Occ.