Carousing
Gal 5:19-21 "... carousing ... those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God."
The word ("komos" in Gk) used is perhaps most precisely understood in the word "partying" in the sense used on college campuses today. The Online Bible Greek Lexicon describes "komos" this way:
"a nocturnal and riotous procession of half drunken and frolicsome fellows who after supper parade through the streets with torches and music in honour of Bacchus or some other deity, and sing and play before houses of male and female friends; hence used generally of feasts and drinking parties that are protracted till late at night and indulge in revelry"
The NIV translates it "orgies". Though that's just one aspect of komos.
Those whose life is characterized by partying will not inherit the kingdom of God.
Gal 5:19-21 "... carousing ... those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God."
The word ("komos" in Gk) used is perhaps most precisely understood in the word "partying" in the sense used on college campuses today. The Online Bible Greek Lexicon describes "komos" this way:
"a nocturnal and riotous procession of half drunken and frolicsome fellows who after supper parade through the streets with torches and music in honour of Bacchus or some other deity, and sing and play before houses of male and female friends; hence used generally of feasts and drinking parties that are protracted till late at night and indulge in revelry"
The NIV translates it "orgies". Though that's just one aspect of komos.
Those whose life is characterized by partying will not inherit the kingdom of God.
