ὄλεθρος G3639

G3639 is the Greek word ὄλεθρος, transliterated ólethros. The King James Version most often renders it destruction.

Word: ὄλεθροςTransliteration: ólethrosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 4 verses

What it means

a prolonged form); ruin, i.e. death, punishment.

from a primary (to destroy.

Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

destruction 4×

Strong's own list of renderings: destruction.

All 4 verses, quoted in full.

To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus.

For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.

Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;

But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

What does Strong's G3639 mean?

G3639 is the Greek word ὄλεθρος (ólethros), meaning a prolonged form); ruin, i.e. death, punishment.

How is G3639 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it destruction (4 times).

How many times does G3639 appear in the Bible?

ὄλεθρος (ólethros) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G3639 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from a primary (to destroy.