ὄλεθρος

olethrosNoun (Masculine)G3639

destructive

From: from a primary (to destroy;

Short Definition

a prolonged form); ruin, i.e. death, punishment

Full Lexicon Entry

ruin, destruction, death: αἰώνιος, (L, txt., ὀλέθριος, which see); εἰς ὄ. τῆς σαρκός, for physical discipline, to destroy carnal lusts.
LXX Usage: for שֹׁד. שָׁדַד, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology G:N-M

DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

4 times

Appears 4 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
1
1 Thessalonians
1
1 Timothy
1
2 Thessalonians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 5:5
  • 1 Thessalonians 5:3
  • 1 Timothy 6:9
  • 2 Thessalonians 1:9

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