Strong’s G0619

ἀπόλαυσις

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

apolausis

Pronunciation

ah-POW-lau-sis

Definition

Enjoyment, benefit, pleasure

Meaning

the faculty or experience of enjoyment.

Usage

The term "apolausis" refers to the act of enjoying or the state of having enjoyment or pleasure. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the temporal and often fleeting pleasures that one might experience in life. It carries the connotation of deriving satisfaction or benefit from something.

Bible references

1 Timothy 6:17;Hebrews 11:25