Luxuriated
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The term "luxuriated" is not directly found in the text of the Bible; however, the concept of living in luxury or indulging in excess is addressed throughout Scripture. The Bible often warns against the dangers of excessive indulgence and the moral and spiritual pitfalls associated with a life of luxury.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, the prophets frequently admonished the Israelites for their indulgence and luxurious living, which often led them away from God. The prophet Amos, for example, rebuked the Israelites for their complacency and indulgence in luxury while neglecting justice and righteousness. Amos 6:4-6 states, "You lie on beds inlaid with ivory and lounge on your couches. You dine on choice lambs and fattened calves. You strum on your harps like David and improvise on musical instruments. You drink wine by the bowlful and anoint yourselves with the finest oils, but you fail to grieve over the ruin of Joseph."

The wisdom literature also addresses the fleeting nature of wealth and luxury. Proverbs 21:17 warns, "He who loves pleasure will become poor; the one who loves wine and oil will never be rich." This highlights the idea that a focus on luxury can lead to spiritual and material poverty.

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, Jesus and the apostles continue to caution against the dangers of luxury and self-indulgence. Jesus' parable of the rich man and Lazarus in Luke 16:19-31 illustrates the peril of living a life of luxury without regard for the needs of others. The rich man, who "was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day," ultimately finds himself in torment after death, while Lazarus, a poor man, is comforted.

The apostle Paul also addresses the issue in his letters. In 1 Timothy 6:9-10 , he writes, "Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil." Paul emphasizes that the pursuit of wealth and luxury can lead to spiritual downfall.

Theological Implications

From a theological perspective, the Bible's treatment of luxury serves as a reminder of the importance of humility, contentment, and stewardship. Believers are encouraged to find their satisfaction in God rather than in material wealth or luxurious living. The call to live simply and generously is a recurring theme, as seen in Jesus' teachings and the early Christian community's practices.

James 5:1-5 offers a stern warning to those who have luxuriated at the expense of others: "Come now, you who are rich, weep and wail for the misery to come upon you. Your riches have rotted and your garments have become moth-eaten. Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and consume your flesh like fire. You have hoarded treasure in the last days. Look, the wages you withheld from the workers who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of Hosts. You have lived on earth in luxury and self-indulgence. You have fattened your hearts in the day of slaughter."

Practical Application

For Christians today, the biblical teachings on luxury serve as a guide to living a life that honors God. This involves practicing generosity, caring for the needy, and prioritizing spiritual wealth over material abundance. The Bible encourages believers to be mindful of how they use their resources and to seek a life that reflects the values of the Kingdom of God.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
(imp. & p. p.) of Luxuriate.
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Ep. vi.
... O that one would place me as in the month of those former days, [4733] in which
I luxuriated with you in hard living; since voluntary pain is more valuable ...
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Oration on the Holy Lights.
... Egyptians; nor the ill-fortunes of Isis [3929] and the goats more venerable than
the Mendesians, and the stall of Apis, [3930] the calf that luxuriated in the ...
/.../cyril/lectures of s cyril of jerusalem/oration xxxix oration on the.htm

Hebrews xii. 6-Apr
... and dissolute life? For "they luxuriated," it says, "in fullness of bread." (
Ezekiel 16:49.) It speaks of those in Sodom. But if ...
/.../homilies on the gospel of st john and hebrews/homily xxix hebrews xii 6-apr.htm

Of Passages from the Holy Scriptures, and from the Apocrypha ...
... in profound darkness, almost all mankind [45] were mere jest and sport to the god
of this world, who, like any Sardanapalus, idled and luxuriated undisturbed. ...
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Luxuriated (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Luxuriate. Multi-Version Concordance
Luxuriated (1 Occurrence). Nehemiah 9:25 And they took ...
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Luxuriant (7 Occurrences)

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Luxuries (2 Occurrences)

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Grew (133 Occurrences)
... things, cisterns hewn out, vineyards, and oliveyards, and fruit-trees in abundance;
so they did eat, and were filled, and became fat, and luxuriated in Thy ...
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Luxuriated (1 Occurrence)

Nehemiah 9:25
And they took fortified cities, and a fat land, and possessed houses full of all good things, cisterns hewn out, vineyards, and oliveyards, and fruit-trees in abundance: so they did eat, and were filled, and became fat, and delighted themselves in thy great goodness.
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