ἄφθαρτος (áphthartos) — Not Corruptible

Greek word study: ἄφθαρτος (áphthartos), Strong's G862. undecaying (in essence or continuance)

GreekStrong's G862
Quick definition
Greek word
ἄφθαρτος (áphthartos)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

undecaying (in essence or continuance)

Word study
Derivation: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a derivative of G5351 (φθείρω);

KJV translation words: not (in-, un-)corruptible, immortal

Where this word appears

Strong's G862 is tagged on 8 words in 8 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 16:8 and last appears in 1 Peter 3:4.

How it is rendered in the text

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

imperishable ×4an imperishable ×1immortal ×1of imperishable ×1the immortal ×1

Forms found in the text

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

ἄφθαρτον ×3ἀφθάρτου ×2ἀφθάρτῳ ×2ἄφθαρτοι ×1

Books where it appears most

1 Peter ×31 Corinthians ×2Mark ×1Romans ×11 Timothy ×1

Verses (all 8)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1 Α (A), G5351 φθείρω (phtheírō).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G861 ἀφθαρσία (aphtharsía).

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 áphthartos (G862) mean?

Undecaying (in essence or continuance).

How is G862 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G862 as: not (in-, un-)corruptible, immortal.

How often does ἄφθαρτος (áphthartos) appear?

Strong's G862 is tagged on 8 words in 8 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 16:8 and last appears in 1 Peter 3:4.