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 timesAppears 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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