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