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1Ti 5:6. Σπαταλῶσα) She that liveth in pleasure (luxuriously). Jam 5:5, ἐτρυφήσατε καὶ ἐσπαταλήσατε. Hesychius explains σπαταλᾷ, as τρυφᾷ.-ζῶσα τέθνηκε, though living, she is dead) This remark may be applied to any ungodly man, although he may be actively engaged in the business of life, but especially to a widow devoted to pleasure. Although she seems to her own self still to enjoy life, yet she is dead while she lives, because she is now no longer of benefit (profitable or serviceable), either naturally or spiritually, and therefore she deserves no honour (1Ti 5:3, i.e. no share in the public maintenance).