διαφθείρω

diaphtheirōVerbG1311

to destroy

From: from G1225 (διαβάλλω) and G5351 (φθείρω);

Short Definition

to rot thoroughly, i.e. (by implication) to ruin (passively, decay utterly, figuratively, pervert)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to destroy utterly
2.In moral sense, to corrupt, deprave
LXX Usage: chiefly for שָׁחַת hi.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

5 times

Appears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Revelation
2
1 Timothy
1
2 Corinthians
1
Luke
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Timothy 6:5
  • 2 Corinthians 4:16
  • Luke 12:33
  • Revelation 11:18
  • Revelation 8:9

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