Tryphḗ — G5172

Definition

feminine noun

effeminacy, i.e. luxury or debauchery

Usually translated as

delicately, riot

Origin

from thrýptō (to break up or (figuratively) enfeeble, especially the mind and body by indulgence)

Occurrences

Tryphḗ occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Luke (1), 2 Peter (1)

• Luke 7:25 — But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they which are gorgeously apparelled, and live delicately (τρυφῆ), are in kings’ courts.
• 2 Peter 2:13 — And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, as they that count it pleasure to riot (τρυφήν) in the day time. Spots they are and blemishes, sporting themselves with their own deceivings while they feast with you;