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τρυφή G5172

G5172 is the Greek word τρυφή, transliterated tryphḗ. The King James Version most often renders it delicately.

Word: τρυφήTransliteration: tryphḗLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

effeminacy, i.e. luxury or debauchery.

Where it comes from

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

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

delicately 1×riot 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: delicately, riot.

Verses using τρυφή

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Luke 7:25 · KJV

But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they which are gorgeously apparelled, and live delicately, are in kings’ courts.

2 Peter 2:13 · KJV

And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, as they that count it pleasure to riot in the day time. Spots they are and blemishes, sporting themselves with their own deceivings while they feast with you;

Common questions

What does Strong's G5172 mean?

G5172 is the Greek word τρυφή (tryphḗ), meaning effeminacy, i.e. luxury or debauchery.

How is G5172 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it delicately (1 time), riot (1 time).

How many times does G5172 appear in the Bible?

τρυφή (tryphḗ) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G5172 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from (to break up or (figuratively) enfeeble, especially the mind and body by indulgence).

Nearby entries

G5169 · τρύπημα — an aperture, i.e. a needle's eye G5170 · Τρύφαινα — luxurious; Tryphæna, a Christian woman G5171 · τρυφάω — to indulge in luxury G5173 · Τρυφῶσα — luxuriating; Tryphosa, a Christian female G5174 · Τρωάς — the Troad (or plain of Troy), i.e. Troas, a…G5175 · Τρωγύλλιον — Trogyllium, a place in Asia Minor

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