The meaning of “ὄλεθρος”
Understanding ólethros reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
destruction. - a prolonged form) - ruin, i.e. death, punishment
ὄλεθρος
destruction. - a prolonged form) - ruin, i.e. death, punishment
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Corinthians 5:5 | “To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus.” Word: ὄλεθρος (ólethros) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 5:3 | “For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.” Word: ὄλεθρος (ólethros) | |
| 2 Thessalonians 1:9 | “Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;” Word: ὄλεθρος (ólethros) | |
| 1 Timothy 6:9 | “But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.” Word: ὄλεθρος (ólethros) |