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φθορά G5356

G5356 is the Greek word φθορά, transliterated phthorá. The King James Version most often renders it corruption.

Word: φθοράTransliteration: phthoráLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 8 verses

What it means

decay, i.e. ruin (spontaneous or inflicted, literally or figuratively).

Where it comes from

from G5351 (φθείρω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 9 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

corruption 7×perish 1×destroyed 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: corruption, destroy, perish.

Verses using φθορά

All 8 verses, quoted in full.

Romans 8:21 · KJV

Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.

1 Corinthians 15:42 · KJV

So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption:

1 Corinthians 15:50 · KJV

Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.

Galatians 6:8 · KJV

For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.

Colossians 2:22 · KJV

Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men?

2 Peter 1:4 · KJV

Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.

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;

2 Peter 2:19 · KJV

While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage.

Common questions

What does Strong's G5356 mean?

G5356 is the Greek word φθορά (phthorá), meaning decay, i.e. ruin (spontaneous or inflicted, literally or figuratively).

How is G5356 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it corruption (7 times), perish (1 time), destroyed (1 time).

How many times does G5356 appear in the Bible?

φθορά (phthorá) is tagged in 8 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G5356 come from?

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

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