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ἀφθαρσία G861

G861 is the Greek word ἀφθαρσία, transliterated aphtharsía. The King James Version most often renders it incorruption.

Word: ἀφθαρσίαTransliteration: aphtharsíaLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 7 verses

What it means

incorruptibility; genitive, unending existence; (figuratively) genuineness.

Where it comes from

from G862 (ἄφθαρτος).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 7 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

incorruption 4×immortality 2×sincerity 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: immortality, incorruption, sincerity.

Verses using ἀφθαρσία

All 7 verses, quoted in full.

Romans 2:7 · KJV

To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:

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.

1 Corinthians 15:53 · KJV

For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.

1 Corinthians 15:54 · KJV

So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.

Ephesians 6:24 · KJV

Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.

2 Timothy 1:10 · KJV

But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel:

Common questions

What does Strong's G861 mean?

G861 is the Greek word ἀφθαρσία (aphtharsía), meaning incorruptibility; genitive, unending existence; (figuratively) genuineness.

How is G861 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it incorruption (4 times), immortality (2 times), sincerity (1 time).

How many times does G861 appear in the Bible?

ἀφθαρσία (aphtharsía) is tagged in 7 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G861 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G862 (ἄφθαρτος).

Nearby entries

G858 · ἀφελότης — smoothness, i.e. (figuratively) simplicity G859 · ἄφεσις — freedom; (figuratively) pardon G860 · ἁφή — probably a ligament (as fastening)G862 · ἄφθαρτος — undecaying (in essence or continuance)G863 · ἀφίημι — an intensive form of , to go); to send…G864 · ἀφικνέομαι — to go (i.e. spread) forth (by rumor)

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