ὄλεθρος (ólethros) — Destruction
Greek word study: ὄλεθρος (ólethros), Strong's G3639. a prolonged form); ruin, i.e. death, punishment
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a prolonged form); ruin, i.e. death, punishment
KJV translation words: destruction
Strong's G3639 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 1 Corinthians 5:5 and last appears in 1 Timothy 6:9.
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Verses (all 4)
- 1 Corinthians 5:5 — ὄλεθρον — destruction
- 1 Thessalonians 5:3 — ὄλεθρος — destruction
- 2 Thessalonians 1:9 — ὄλεθρον — of destruction
- 1 Timothy 6:9 — ὄλεθρον — ruin
Related entries
Entries whose derivation names this word: G622 ἀπόλλυμι (apóllymi), G3645 ὀλοθρεύω (olothreúō).
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What does ólethros (G3639) mean?
A prolonged form); ruin, i.e. death, punishment.
How is G3639 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G3639 as: destruction.
How often does ὄλεθρος (ólethros) appear?
Strong's G3639 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 1 Corinthians 5:5 and last appears in 1 Timothy 6:9.
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