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Rich

λιπαρόςStrong’s G3045

liparos

Appears in 1 verse of the New Testament

In short

Liparos is the Greek word usually translated “sumptuous things”. It appears in 1 verse of the New Testament.

“And the fruits that thy soul lusted after are departed from thee, and all things which were dainty and goodly are departed from thee, and thou shalt find them no more at all.”
Revelation 18:14 KJV
Meaning

Usually translated “sumptuous things”. Open the dictionary entry below for the full range of meaning, with the verses it cites.

How it's translated
  • sumptuous things 1

Word-by-word English from the STEPBible tagged text.

Where it's used most
  • Revelation 1

1 book in all.

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    Greek dictionary

    λιπαρός liparos · rich

    λιπαρός, -ά, -όν (λίπος, fat), [in LXX: Jdg.3:29, Neh.9:35, Is 30:23 (שָׁמֵן)* ;] oily, fatty; metaphorically, of living, rich, dainty: τὰ λ. καὶ τ. λαμπρά, Rev.18:14.† (AS)

    From STEPBible’s Greek lexicon (based on Abbott-Smith).

    Webster's 1828 Dictionary

    How the English word “rich” was understood when the King James Version was still the common Bible of English readers.

    RICH, adjective

    [Latin rego, regnum, Eng. reach, region, from extending.]

    1. Wealthy; opulent; possessing a large portion of land, goods or money, or a larger portion than is common to other men or to men of like rank.“Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver and in gold” Genesis 13:2
    2. Splendid; costly; valuable; precious; sumptuous; as a rich dress; a rich border; a rich silk; rich furniture; a rich present.
    3. Abundant in materials; yielding great quantities of any thing valuable; as a rich mine; rich ore.
    4. Abounding in valuable ingredients or qualities; as a rich odor or flavor; rich spices.
    All definitions and other forms of “rich”
    1. Full of valuable achievements or works.
    2. Fertile; fruitful; capable of producing large crops or quantities; as a rich soil; rich land; rich mold.
    3. Abundant; large; as a rich crop.
    4. Abundant; affording abundance; plentiful.
    5. Full of beautiful scenery; as a rich landscape; a rich prospect.
    6. Abounding with elegant colors; as a rich picture.
    7. Plentifully stocked; as pastures rich in flocks.
    8. Strong; vivid; perfect; as a rich color.
    9. Having something precious; as a grove of rich trees.
    10. Abounding with nutritious qualities; as a rich diet.
    11. Highly seasoned; as rich paste; a rich dish of food.
    12. Abounding with a variety of delicious food; as a rich table or entertainment.
    13. Containing abundance beyond wants; as a rich treasury.
    14. In music, full of sweet or harmonious sounds.
    15. In Scripture, abounding; highly endowed with spiritual gifts; as rich in faith. James 2:5
    16. Placing confidence in outward prosperity. Matthew 19:23
    17. Self-righteous; abounding, in one's own opinion, with spiritual graces. Revelation 3:17“The rich hath many friends” Proverbs 14:20

    RICH, verb transitive

    To enrich. [Not used. See Enrich.]

      Noah Webster, An American Dictionary of the English Language (1828). Verse references are checked against the KJV. Read the full entry.

      Verses are from the King James Version. Word meanings come from the original Greek, not from any one translation.