This term denotes the state of being completely filled or satisfied, often to the point of excess. While it can simply mean satiety, it frequently carries negative connotations of overindulgence or surfeit. In Colossians 2:23, Paul critiques ascetic practices that appear wise but are ultimately worthless 'against the indulgence of the flesh.' The irony is sharp: harsh bodily restrictions don't actually curb fleshly appetites, just redirect them.