ἀφανίζω (aphanízō) — Corrupt

Greek word study: ἀφανίζω (aphanízō), Strong's G853. to render unapparent, i.e. (actively) consume (becloud), or (passively) disappear (be destroyed)

GreekStrong's G853
Quick definition
Greek word
ἀφανίζω (aphanízō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to render unapparent, i.e. (actively) consume (becloud), or (passively) disappear (be destroyed)

Word study
Derivation: from G852 (ἀφανής);

KJV translation words: corrupt, disfigure, perish, vanish away

Where this word appears

Strong's G853 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 6:16 and last appears in James 4:14.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

destroy ×2do perish ×1they disfigure ×1vanishing ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἀφανίζει ×2ἀφανιζομένη ×1ἀφανίζουσιν ×1ἀφανίσθητε ×1

Books where it appears most

Matthew ×3Acts ×1James ×1

Verses (all 5)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G852 ἀφανής (aphanḗs).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G854 ἀφανισμός (aphanismós).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does aphanízō (G853) mean?

To render unapparent, i.e. (actively) consume (becloud), or (passively) disappear (be destroyed).

How is G853 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G853 as: corrupt, disfigure, perish, vanish away.

How often does ἀφανίζω (aphanízō) appear?

Strong's G853 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 6:16 and last appears in James 4:14.