5 occurrences

'Luxury' in the Bible

Luxury is not appropriate for a fool; how much less for a servant to rule over princes!

Verse ConceptsDissipationPromotionSurplusUnfitting ThingsUnsuitable Ruleego

What did you go out to see? A man dressed in fancy clothes? Look, those who wear fancy clothes and live in luxury are in kings' courts!

Verse ConceptsClothing, Kinds OfLuxuryPalacesRoyal HousesFine ClothesSoftnessWealthy Peopleroyalty

As much as she exalted herself and lived in sensual luxury, to this extent give her torment and grief because she said to herself, 'I rule as queen and am no widow; I will never experience grief!'

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

Then the kings of the earth who committed immoral acts with her and lived in sensual luxury with her will weep and wail for her when they see the smoke from the fire that burns her up.

Verse ConceptsSmokeBurning CitiesThey Committed Immorality

(The ripe fruit you greatly desired has gone from you, and all your luxury and splendor have gone from you -- they will never ever be found again!)

Verse ConceptsMoney, Attitudes ToTreasureBeing UnsatisfiedThings Passing Away

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