ἀφθαρσία

aphtharsiaNoun (Feminine)G0861

incorruptibility

From: from G862 (ἄφθαρτος);

Short Definition

incorruptibility; genitive, unending existence; (figuratively) genuineness

Full Lexicon Entry

incorruptibility, immortality: *ἀγαπώντων . . ἐν ἀ., (see AR, in l).† ἀ-φθορία, -ας, ἡ (φθείρω), [in LXX: (שְׁדֵפָה) ;] uncorruptness: (Rec. ἀφθορία).
LXX Usage: 4 *

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

8 times

Appears 8 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
4
2 Timothy
1
Ephesians
1
Romans
1
Titus
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 15:42
  • 1 Corinthians 15:50
  • 1 Corinthians 15:53
  • 1 Corinthians 15:54
  • 2 Timothy 1:10

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