Greek Word Study
The meaning of “φθαρτός”
Understanding phthartós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
corruptible. - decayed, i.e. (by implication) perishable
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
φθαρτός
Phoneticfthar-tos'
Transliterationphthartós
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
corruptible. - decayed, i.e. (by implication) perishable
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
6 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 1:23 | “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.” Word: φθαρτός (phthartós) | |
| 1 Corinthians 15:53 | “For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.” Word: φθαρτός (phthartós) | |
| 1 Peter 1:23 | “Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.” Word: φθαρτός (phthartós) |