ἀπόλαυσις
apolausisenjoymentHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine2 occurrences2 books2 verses
Definition
ἀπόλαυσις, -εως, ἡ
(ἀπολαύω, to take of, enjoy a thing) [in LXX: 3Ma.7.16 * ;]
enjoyment: 1 Timothy 6:17, Hebrews 11:26 (for late exx., see MM, see word).
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- 1 Timothy 6:17ἀπόλαυσιν · enjoyInstruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy.
- Hebrews 11:25ἀπόλαυσιν · enjoymentHe chose to suffer oppression with God’s people rather than to experience the fleeting enjoyment of sin.