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The meaning of ἀθανασία

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Definition

immortality. - deathlessness

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ἀθανασία

Phoneticath-an-as-ee'-ah
Transliterationathanasía
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

immortality. - deathlessness

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references
ReferenceText
1 Corinthians 15:53

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

Word: ἀθανασία (athanasía)
1 Corinthians 15:54

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.

Word: ἀθανασία (athanasía)
1 Timothy 6:16

Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen.

Word: ἀθανασία (athanasía)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
1 Corinthians
Book Distribution

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