κραιπάλη

kraipalēNoun (Feminine)G2897

dissipation

From: probably from the same as G726 (ἁρπάζω);

Short Definition

properly, a headache (as a seizure of pain) from drunkenness, i.e. (by implication) a debauch (by analogy, a glut)

Full Lexicon Entry

-ης, ἡ drunken nausea (EV, surfeiting).
Synonyms
κῶμος, revelling; μέθη, drunkeness; οἰνοφλυγία, a debauch; πότος, a drinking bout (see Tr., Syn., § lxi).

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
1

Key Passages

  • Luke 21:34

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