καταφθείρω

kataphtheirōVerbG2704

to deprave

From: from G2596 (κατά) and G5351 (φθείρω);

Short Definition

to spoil entirely, i.e. (literally) to destroy; or (figuratively) to deprave;

Full Lexicon Entry

1 1 to destroy entirely.
2.In moral sense (as LXX), to deprave, corrupt
LXX Usage: chiefly for שָׁחַת hi.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Timothy
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Timothy 3:8

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