The meaning of “ἀφανίζω”
Understanding aphanízō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
corrupt, disfigure, perish, vanish away. - to render unapparent, i.e. (actively) consume (becloud), or (passively) disap...
ἀφανίζω
corrupt, disfigure, perish, vanish away. - to render unapparent, i.e. (actively) consume (becloud), or (passively) disappear (be destroyed)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 6:16 | “Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.” Word: ἀφανίζω (aphanízō) | |
| Matthew 6:19 | “Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:” Word: ἀφανίζω (aphanízō) | |
| Matthew 6:20 | “But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:” Word: ἀφανίζω (aphanízō) | |
| Acts 13:41 | “Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish: for I work a work in your days, a work which ye shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.” Word: ἀφανίζω (aphanízō) | |
| James 4:14 | “Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.” Word: ἀφανίζω (aphanízō) |