The term "daintily" is not directly found in the Berean Standard Bible , but the concept can be explored through related biblical themes and passages that discuss luxury, indulgence, and the manner of living that is characterized by excessive refinement or delicacy. In the Scriptures, the idea of living daintily often carries a negative connotation, associated with self-indulgence and a lack of spiritual discipline.

Biblical Context and Usage

1. Luxury and Indulgence: The Bible frequently warns against the dangers of living a life of excess and indulgence. In the New Testament, Jesus speaks about John the Baptist, contrasting his austere lifestyle with those who live in luxury. In Matthew 11:8 , Jesus asks, "What did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? Look, those who wear fine clothes are in kings’ palaces." Here, the implication is that those who live daintily, in luxury and comfort, are often removed from the spiritual rigor and commitment exemplified by John the Baptist.

2. Warnings Against Excess: The Old Testament also provides insights into the pitfalls of living daintily. In Amos 6:4-6 , the prophet Amos condemns those who "lie on beds of ivory and lounge on their couches, dining on choice lambs and fattened calves." This passage criticizes the Israelites for their complacency and indulgence while neglecting justice and righteousness. The dainty lifestyle is portrayed as one that leads to spiritual apathy and moral decay.

3. Spiritual Discipline: The Bible encourages believers to pursue a life of moderation and self-control, avoiding the temptations of a dainty lifestyle. In 1 Timothy 6:6-8 , Paul writes, "Of course, godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and neither can we carry anything out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these." This passage underscores the importance of contentment and the dangers of pursuing material excess.

4. Symbolism of Dainty Living: In Revelation 18:7 , the fall of Babylon is described, highlighting the city's pride and luxurious living: "As much as she glorified herself and lived in luxury, give her the same measure of torment and grief." Babylon's dainty lifestyle symbolizes the ultimate rebellion against God, characterized by self-glorification and indulgence.

Moral and Spiritual Implications

From a biblical perspective, living daintily is often associated with a focus on earthly pleasures and a neglect of spiritual responsibilities. The Scriptures call believers to live with a sense of purpose and discipline, prioritizing spiritual growth over material comfort. The warnings against dainty living serve as a reminder of the transient nature of worldly pleasures and the eternal value of a life devoted to God.(adv.) In a dainty manner; nicely; scrupulously; fastidiously; deliciously; prettily.

Whether the Species of Gluttony are Fittingly Distinguished?
... Sometimes it forestalls the hour of need; sometimes it seeks costly meats; sometimes
it requires the food to be daintily cooked; sometimes it exceeds the ...
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Letter iv. Personal Habits.
... And while I am on the subject of an orderly and daintily kept room, let me tell
you that the modern bane of order and neatness in a house is too many trivial ...
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Acts xiv. 14, 15
... For if in war it is impossible to come off safe while living daintily, and
trafficking, and huckstering and idling, much more in this war. ...
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Meanwhile a Somewhat Embarrassing Interview had Taken Place ...
... glass on the rough red hand of a cook, while common glass will simulate the richness
of the real gem on the delicate white finger of a daintily-bred woman, so ...
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The Twenty-Fourth Chapter: Judgment and the Punishment of Sin
... Then you will find more consolation in having prayed devoutly than in having fared
daintily; you will be happy that you preferred silence to prolonged gossip. ...
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Whether Alms Should be Given in Abundance?
... Nevertheless we must bring discretion to bear on the matter, on account of the various
conditions of men, some of whom are more daintily nurtured, and need ...
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Whether Sins Differ Specifically in Respect of Different ...
... 'Hastily, sumptuously, too much, greedily, daintily.' Now these pertain to various
circumstances, for "hastily" means sooner than is right; "too much," more ...
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Meditations Before Dinner and Supper.
... 6. Meditate that thy body, which thou dost now so daintily feed, must be, thou knowest
not how soon, meat for worms, "When thou shalt say to corruption, Thou ...
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The victory of Faith
... no easy skirmish that he might win, who dashed to battle on some sunshiny day, looked
at the host, then turned his courser's rein, and daintily dismounted at ...
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The Right to Feel Superior
... What are you talking about? They are just like pincers"you nip a bite and pick it
up daintily, instead of spearing, or shoveling, as you do with a fork. ...
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Daintily (2 Occurrences)
... (adv.) In a dainty manner; nicely; scrupulously; fastidiously; deliciously;
prettily. Multi-Version Concordance Daintily (2 Occurrences). ...
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Dainty (7 Occurrences)

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Dainties (14 Occurrences)

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Daylight (24 Occurrences)
... 2 Peter 2:13 being doomed to receive a requital for their guilt. They reckon
it pleasure to feast daintily in broad daylight. They ...
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Delicate (32 Occurrences)
... In Deuteronomy 28:54, 56 Isaiah 47:1 Jeremiah 6:2, "luxurious" or "daintily bred"
would certainly be nearer the original than "delicate." "Delicate children ...
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Delicately (11 Occurrences)
... In Deuteronomy 28:54, 56 Isaiah 47:1 Jeremiah 6:2, "luxurious" or "daintily bred"
would certainly be nearer the original than "delicate." "Delicate children ...
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Broad (113 Occurrences)
... (WEY). 2 Peter 2:13 being doomed to receive a requital for their guilt. They
reckon it pleasure to feast daintily in broad daylight. ...
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