Greek Word Study
The meaning of “κραιπάλη”
Understanding kraipálē reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
probably from the same as ἁρπάζω surfeiting. - properly, a headache (as a seizure of pain) from drunkenness, i.e. (by im...
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
κραιπάλη
Phonetickrahee-pal'-ay
Transliterationkraipálē
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
probably from the same as ἁρπάζω surfeiting. - properly, a headache (as a seizure of pain) from drunkenness, i.e. (by implication) a debauch (by analogy, a glut)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 21:34 | “And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.” Word: κραιπάλη (kraipálē) |