For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I.
Original word: ἀσωτία
Transliteration: asótia
Definition (short): dissipation
Definition (full): unsavedness, wastefulness
Word Origin:
from alpha (as a neg. prefix) and sózó
Definition: unsavedness, i.e. wastefulness
NASB Translation: dissipation (3).
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From a compound of
a (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of
sozo ; properly, unsavedness, i.e. (by implication) profligacy -- excess, riot.
see GREEK a
see GREEK sozo
KJV:
And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;
NASB:
And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit,
KJV:
If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly.
NASB:
namely, if any man is above reproach, the husband of one wife, having children who believe, not accused of dissipation or rebellion.
KJV:
Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you :
NASB:
In all this, they are surprised that you do not run with them into the same excesses of dissipation, and they malign you;