Definition
σπαταλάω, -ῶ
(σπατάλη, wantonness, luxury, Sir.27.13 *), [in LXX: Ezekiel 16:49 (שָׁקַט hi.), Sir.21.15 * ;]
to live riotously: 1 Timothy 5:6, James 5:5 (Polyb.).
Synonyms: στρηνιάω, τρυφάω (see Tr., Syn., § liv)
Usage patterns
Occurrences
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- 1 Timothy 5:6σπαταλῶσα · lives for pleasureBut she who lives for pleasure is dead even while she is still alive.
- James 5:5ἐσπαταλήσατε · self-indulgenceYou have lived on earth in luxury and self-indulgence. You have fattened your hearts in the day of slaughter.