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ἄφθαρτος G862

G862 is the Greek word ἄφθαρτος, transliterated áphthartos. The King James Version most often renders it incorruptible.

Word: ἄφθαρτοςTransliteration: áphthartosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 7 verses

What it means

undecaying (in essence or continuance).

Where it comes from

from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a derivative of G5351 (φθείρω).

How the King James Version translates it

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

incorruptible 4×uncorruptible 1×immortal 1×corruptible 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: not (in-, un-)corruptible, immortal.

Verses using ἄφθαρτος

All 7 verses, quoted in full.

Romans 1:23 · KJV

And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.

1 Corinthians 9:25 · KJV

And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.

1 Corinthians 15:52 · KJV

In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.

1 Timothy 1:17 · KJV

Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

1 Peter 1:4 · KJV

To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,

1 Peter 1:23 · KJV

Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.

1 Peter 3:4 · KJV

But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.

Common questions

What does Strong's G862 mean?

G862 is the Greek word ἄφθαρτος (áphthartos), meaning undecaying (in essence or continuance).

How is G862 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it incorruptible (4 times), uncorruptible (1 time), immortal (1 time), corruptible (1 time).

How many times does G862 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G862 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a derivative of G5351 (φθείρω).

Nearby entries

G859 · ἄφεσις — freedom; (figuratively) pardon G860 · ἁφή — probably a ligament (as fastening)G861 · ἀφθαρσία — incorruptibility; genitive, unending…G863 · ἀφίημι — an intensive form of , to go); to send…G864 · ἀφικνέομαι — to go (i.e. spread) forth (by rumor)G865 · ἀφιλάγαθος — hostile to virtue

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