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διαφθείρω G1311
G1311 is the Greek word διαφθείρω, transliterated diaphtheírō. The King James Version most often renders it perish.
What it means
to rot thoroughly, i.e. (by implication) to ruin (passively, decay utterly, figuratively, pervert).
Where it comes from
from G1225 (διαβάλλω) and G5351 (φθείρω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: corrupt, destroy, perish.
Verses using διαφθείρω
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
2 Corinthians 4:16 · KJV
For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.
1 Timothy 6:5 · KJV
Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.
Revelation 11:18 · KJV
And the nations were angry, and thy wrath is come, and the time of the dead, that they should be judged, and that thou shouldest give reward unto thy servants the prophets, and to the saints, and them that fear thy name, small and great; and shouldest destroy them which destroy the earth.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1311 mean?
G1311 is the Greek word διαφθείρω (diaphtheírō), meaning to rot thoroughly, i.e. (by implication) to ruin (passively, decay utterly, figuratively, pervert).
How is G1311 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it perish (1 time), corrupt (1 time), shouldest destroy (1 time), destroy (1 time).
How many times does G1311 appear in the Bible?
διαφθείρω (diaphtheírō) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1311 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1225 (διαβάλλω) and G5351 (φθείρω).
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