Lectionary Calendar
Thursday, March 28th, 2024
Maundy Thursday
There are 3 days til Easter!
Attention!
We are taking food to Ukrainians still living near the front lines. You can help by getting your church involved.
Click to donate today!

Bible Dictionaries
Dissipation

Holman Bible Dictionary

Search for…
or
1 2 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
Prev Entry
Dispersion
Next Entry
Distaff
Resource Toolbox
Additional Links
Deceptive desires leading to a life-style without discipline resulting in the dizzy hangovers of drunkenness. The Greek word apate means, “deception” caused by riches ( Matthew 13:22 ) and sin (Hebrews 3:13 ). This is founded in the deceptive lusts of the unredeemed human heart (Ephesians 4:22 ). People following such a way of life will suffer “the penalty for doing wrong” as they continue “reveling in their dissipation” (2 Peter 2:13 NRSV). Asotia means to be hopelessly sick and refers to a life-style by which one destroys oneself. It is the prodigal son's “wild living” ( Luke 15:13 NIV). It is the life of “dissipation” resulting from drinking wine ( Ephesians 5:18 NAS). Compare Titus 1:6; 1 Peter 4:3-4 . The Bible speaks against a disorderly life, whereas the Greeks used the term to mean a wasteful or luxurious life. The Bible teaches believers to avoid both life-styles.

Bibliography Information
Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Dissipation'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hbd/​d/dissipation.html. 1991.
adsFree icon
Ads FreeProfile