The meaning of “φθορά”
Understanding phthorá reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
corruption, destroy, perish. - decay, i.e. ruin (spontaneous or inflicted, literally or figuratively)
φθορά
corruption, destroy, perish. - decay, i.e. ruin (spontaneous or inflicted, literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 8:21 | “Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.” Word: φθορά (phthorá) | |
| 1 Corinthians 15:50 | “Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.” Word: φθορά (phthorá) | |
| Galatians 6:8 | “For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.” Word: φθορά (phthorá) | |
| Colossians 2:22 | “Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men?” Word: φθορά (phthorá) | |
| 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: φθορά (phthorá) |