rev ́el-ingz (κῶμος, kṓmos): The word is found both in the King James Version and in the Revised Version in The Wisdom of Solomon 14:23 (the Revised Version “revels,” orgiastic heathen worship is in point); 2 Maccabees 6:4; Galatians 5:21; 1 Peter 4:3. In Galatians 5:21 it is classed with fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, etc., as one of the works of the flesh. In 1 Peter 4:3 it is spoken of the Gentiles and is classed with drunkenness and carousings and such like. In Romans 13:13 the Revised Version has “revelling” instead of the King James Version “rioting,” and in 2 Peter 2:13, “revel” replaces “riot.” Similarly in Amos 6:7, “revelry” replaces “banquet.” The obvious meaning of the word is excessive and boisterous intemperance and lustful indulgence.
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Author: International Std. Bible Encyclopedia
Keywords: Revellings, Revelry, Carousing, Drunken, Drunkeness, Indulgence, Overindulge, Overindulgence, Banqueting
Source: James Orr (editor), The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, 5 volume set.
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