Spataláō — G4684

Definition

verb

to be voluptuous

1. to live luxuriously, lead a voluptuous life, (give oneself to pleasure)

Usually translated as

live in pleasure, be wanton

Origin

from spatálē (luxury)

Occurrences

Spataláō occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: 1 Timothy (1), James (1)

• 1 Timothy 5:6 — But she that liveth in pleasure (σπαταλῶσα) is dead while she liveth.
• James 5:5 — Ye have lived in pleasure on the earth, and been wanton (ἐσπαταλήσατε); ye have nourished your hearts, as in a day of slaughter.