φθαρτός

phthartosAdjectiveG5349

perishable

From: from G5351 (φθείρω);

Short Definition

decayed, i.e. (by implication) perishable

Full Lexicon Entry

perishable, corruptible: ἄνθρωπος, (opposite to ἄφθαρτος θεός); στέφανος, (opposite to αρτος); σπσρά, (opposite to ἄφθ.); neut., τὸ φ. τοῦτο; pl.
LXX Usage: (מִשְׁחָת), A א3, *

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

6 times

Appears 6 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
3
1 Peter
2
Romans
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 15:53
  • 1 Corinthians 15:54
  • 1 Corinthians 9:25
  • 1 Peter 1:18
  • 1 Peter 1:23

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