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 timesAppears 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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logos (G3056)
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