Strong's Lexicon

G2691

G2691 — καταστρηνιάω

Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.

GreekkatastreniaoverbOccurrences: 1

Definition / Gloss

Strong's Number:G2691
Word:καταστρηνιάω
Part of Speech:verb
Etymology:from G2596 and G4763
Language:Greek
Occurrences:1
Transliteration:katastreniao
Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation:kat-as-tray-nee-ah'-o
Meaning:1. to become voluptuous against 2. to live luxuriously and pleasurably in opposition to (modesty, godliness, Christ)
KJV Renderings:begin to wax wanton against

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Thayer's Greek Lexicon

καταστρηνιάω: 1 aorist subjunctive καταστρηνιάσω ((future 1Ti 5:11 Lachmann marginal reading)); (see στρηνιάω); to feel the impulses of sexual desire (A. V. to grow wanton); (Vulg.luxurior): τίνος, to one’s loss (A. V. against), 1Ti 5:11; Ignatius ad Antioch. c. 11.

Englishman's Greek Concordance

καταστρηνιάω (begin to wax wanton against)

1 Timothy 5:11

KJV: But the younger widows refuse for when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ they will marry
GK: νεωτέρας δε χήρας παραιτού όταν γαρ καταστρηνιάσωσι του χριστού γαμείν θέλουσιν
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