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G619 · Greek - New Testament
apolausis
Apolausis
Noun, feminine
Enjoyment / Pleasure / Delight

Definition

A noun meaning 'enjoyment' or 'pleasure.' Used in 1 Timothy 6:17 for God's rich provision 'to enjoy,' and Hebrews 11:25 for the 'passing pleasures of sin' Moses refused.

Usage & Theological Significance

Scripture is neither hedonist nor ascetic: God 'richly provides everything for our enjoyment' (1 Timothy 6:17). Moses chose lasting treasure over fleeting pleasure -- not because pleasure is evil but because sin's pleasures are temporary and costly. Received as God's gifts, pleasures are good; pursued as ultimates, they become vanity.

Key Bible Verses

1 Timothy 6:17 God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy (eis apolausin).
Hebrews 11:25 Choosing rather to be mistreated than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin (apolausin proskairan).
Psalm 16:11 In your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Ecclesiastes 2:11 Behold, all was vanity and a striving after wind.
John 10:10 I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.

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