λιπαρός
liparós
G3045 substantive adjective
SILEX Entry
Definition
Rich, luxurious, or splendid in appearance or quality; of food, 'fatty' or 'rich', often implying abundance or delicacy; by extension, describing what is sumptuous or opulent, sometimes also with the nuance of being sleek, shining, or lustrous.
Semantic Range
fatty, rich (of food), succulent, sumptuous, luxurious, splendid, lustrous, sleek
Root / Etymology
From the root λιπ- (lip-), which means 'fat' or 'oil'. Cognate with λίπος (lipos), 'fat, grease, oil'. This root is common in Greek for denoting things rich in fat or oil, and figuratively extended to describe abundance or luxury.
Historical & Contextual Notes
In classical Greek, λιπαρός was used to describe both literal fatness (of foods, animals) and metaphorical richness or luxury (e.g., lush crops, splendid attire, or a fertile land). In Hellenistic and Koine Greek, including the Septuagint and New Testament contexts, the term could refer to fatty or rich foods (connoting delicacy or high quality) or more generally to things that are sumptuous, luxurious, or splendid—sometimes also with a sense of glossiness or shine (from the association with oil/fat). English translations like 'dainty', 'sumptuous', or 'luxurious' sometimes narrow its meaning, as in context the term may also reference the idea of richness or abundance, not just delicacy. Distinguish from related terms like πλούσιος ('rich, wealthy'), which emphasize wealth or possessions, rather than sensual or material richness in quality.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from (grease); fat, i.e. (figuratively) sumptuous:--dainty.
Root Family
λιπαρός (liparos) — fat, oil, grease, richness, luxury
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G3045-01 |
λιπαρὰ | lipara | ADJ.S NOM N PL |
dainty things | sumptuous things | sumptuous things | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G3045-01 |
Revelation 18:14 | λιπαρὰ | lipara | ADJ.S NOM N PL |
dainty things | sumptuous things | sumptuous things |