8 occurrences

'Luxury' in the Bible

It's not fitting for a fool to live in luxury; neither is it for a servant to rule over princes.

Verse ConceptsDissipationPromotionSurplusUnfitting ThingsUnsuitable Ruleego

Really, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fancy clothes? Look! Those who wear fine clothes and live in luxury are in royal palaces.

Verse ConceptsClothing, Kinds OfLuxuryPalacesRoyal HousesFine ClothesSoftnessWealthy Peopleroyalty

Just as she glorified herself and lived in luxury, inflict on her just as much torture and misery. In her heart she says, "I am a queen on a throne, not a widow. I will never see misery.'

Verse ConceptsBabylonProud HeartsFalse ConfidenceHeart, Fallen And RedeemedPride, Examples OfQueensTortureWidowsArrogance, Characterizes The WickedNot MourningGod Troubling

The kings of the earth, who committed sexual immorality with her and lived in luxury with her, will cry and mourn over her when they see the smoke rising from the fire that consumes her.

Verse ConceptsSmokeBurning CitiesThey Committed Immorality

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