Greek Word Study
The meaning of “καταφθείρω”
Understanding kataphtheírō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
--corrupt, utterly perish. - to spoil entirely, i.e. (literally) to destroy - or (figuratively) to deprave
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
καταφθείρω
Phonetickat-af-thi'-ro
Transliterationkataphtheírō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
--corrupt, utterly perish. - to spoil entirely, i.e. (literally) to destroy - or (figuratively) to deprave
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Timothy 3:8 | “Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith.” Word: καταφθείρω (kataphtheírō) | |
| 2 Peter 2:12 | “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;” Word: καταφθείρω (kataphtheírō) |