φθείρω G5351

G5351 is the Greek word φθείρω, transliterated phtheírō. The King James Version most often renders it corrupt.

Word: φθείρωTransliteration: phtheírōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 6 verses

What it means

properly, to shrivel or wither, i.e. to spoil (by any process) or (generally) to ruin (especially figuratively, by moral influences, to deprave).

Where it comes from

probably strengthened from (to pine or waste).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 8 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

corrupt 3×defile 1×shall 1×destroy 1×corrupted 1×should be corrupted 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: corrupt (self), defile, destroy.

Verses using φθείρω

All 6 verses, quoted in full.

1 Corinthians 3:17 · KJV

If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.

1 Corinthians 15:33 · KJV

Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.

2 Corinthians 7:2 · KJV

Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man.

2 Corinthians 11:3 · KJV

But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.

Ephesians 4:22 · KJV

That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;

Revelation 19:2 · KJV

For true and righteous are his judgments: for he hath judged the great whore, which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand.

Common questions

What does Strong's G5351 mean?

G5351 is the Greek word φθείρω (phtheírō), meaning properly, to shrivel or wither, i.e. to spoil (by any process) or (generally) to ruin (especially figuratively, by moral influences, to deprave).

How is G5351 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it corrupt (3 times), defile (1 time), shall (1 time), destroy (1 time), corrupted (1 time), among others.

How many times does G5351 appear in the Bible?

φθείρω (phtheírō) is tagged in 6 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G5351 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: probably strengthened from (to pine or waste).

Nearby entries

G5348 · φθάνω — to be beforehand, i.e. anticipate or…G5349 · φθαρτός — decayed, i.e. (by implication) perishable G5350 · φθέγγομαι — to utter a clear sound, i.e. (generally) to proclaim G5352 · φθινοπωρινός — akin to the base of G5351 (φθείρω)) and…G5353 · φθόγγος — utterance, i.e. a musical note (vocal or…G5354 · φθονέω — to be jealous of

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