Definition
στρηνιάω, ῶ
(στρῆνος, which see), [in Sm.: Isaiah 61:6 (אָכַל) * ;]
a word which first appears in the middle comedy (Rutherford, NPhr., 475 f.), to run riot, wax wanton: Revelation 18:7-9 (cf. κατα-στρηνιάω).
Synonyms: σπαταλάω (which see), τρυφάω
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Revelation 18:7ἐστρηνίασεν · lived in luxuryAs much as she has glorified herself and lived in luxury, give her the same measure of torment and grief. In her heart she says, ‘I sit as queen; I am not a widow and will never see grief.’
- Revelation 18:9στρηνιάσαντες · lived in luxuryThen the kings of the earth who committed sexual immorality and lived in luxury with her will weep and wail at the sight of the smoke rising from the fire that consumes her.