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καταφθείρω G2704

G2704 is the Greek word καταφθείρω, transliterated kataphtheírō. The King James Version most often renders it corrupt.

Word: καταφθείρωTransliteration: kataphtheírōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

to spoil entirely, i.e. (literally) to destroy; or (figuratively) to deprave;.

Where it comes from

from G2596 (κατά) and G5351 (φθείρω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

corrupt 1×utterly perish 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: --corrupt, utterly perish.

Verses using καταφθείρω

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

2 Timothy 3:8 · KJV

Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith.

2 Peter 2:12 · KJV

But these, as natural brute beasts, made to be taken and destroyed, speak evil of the things that they understand not; and shall utterly perish in their own corruption;

Common questions

What does Strong's G2704 mean?

G2704 is the Greek word καταφθείρω (kataphtheírō), meaning to spoil entirely, i.e. (literally) to destroy; or (figuratively) to deprave;.

How is G2704 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it corrupt (1 time), utterly perish (1 time).

How many times does G2704 appear in the Bible?

καταφθείρω (kataphtheírō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2704 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2596 (κατά) and G5351 (φθείρω).

Nearby entries

G2701 · κατατρέχω — to run down, i.e. hasten from a tower G2702 · καταφέρω — to bear down, i.e. (figuratively) overcome…G2703 · καταφεύγω — to flee down (away)G2705 · καταφιλέω — to kiss earnestly G2706 · καταφρονέω — to think against, i.e. disesteem G2707 · καταφροντής — a contemner

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