φθορά

phthoraNoun (Feminine)G5356

corruption

From: from G5351 (φθείρω);

Short Definition

decay, i.e. ruin (spontaneous or inflicted, literally or figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

destruction, corruption, decay (see Mayor on 2Pe, App.,175 ff.): opposite to ζωὴ αἰώνιος; by meton., of that which is subject to corruption; of moral decay .
LXX Usage: for שַׁחַת, חֶבֶל, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

8 times

Appears 8 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Peter
3
1 Corinthians
2
Colossians
1
Galatians
1
Romans
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 15:42
  • 1 Corinthians 15:50
  • 2 Peter 1:4
  • 2 Peter 2:12
  • 2 Peter 2:19

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