διαφθείρω (diaphtheírō) — Corrupt
Greek word study: διαφθείρω (diaphtheírō), Strong's G1311. to rot thoroughly, i.e. (by implication) to ruin (passively, decay utterly, figuratively, pervert)
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to rot thoroughly, i.e. (by implication) to ruin (passively, decay utterly, figuratively, pervert)
KJV translation words: corrupt, destroy, perish
Strong's G1311 is tagged on 6 words in 5 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 12:33 and last appears in Revelation 11:18.
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Verses (all 5)
- Luke 12:33 — διαφθείρει — destroy
- 2 Corinthians 4:16 — διαφθείρεται — is being brought to decay
- 1 Timothy 6:5 — διεφθαρμένων — corrupted
- Revelation 8:9 — διεφθάρησαν — were destroyed
- Revelation 11:18 — διαφθεῖραι — to destroy
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G1225 διαβάλλω (diabállō), G5351 φθείρω (phtheírō).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G90 ἀδιαφθορία (adiaphthoría), G1312 διαφθορά (diaphthorá).
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What does diaphtheírō (G1311) mean?
To rot thoroughly, i.e. (by implication) to ruin (passively, decay utterly, figuratively, pervert).
How is G1311 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G1311 as: corrupt, destroy, perish.
How often does διαφθείρω (diaphtheírō) appear?
Strong's G1311 is tagged on 6 words in 5 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 12:33 and last appears in Revelation 11:18.
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