The meaning of “ἀφθαρσία”
Understanding aphtharsía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
immortality, incorruption, sincerity. - incorruptibility - genitive, unending existence - (figuratively) genuineness
ἀφθαρσία
immortality, incorruption, sincerity. - incorruptibility - genitive, unending existence - (figuratively) genuineness
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 2:7 | “To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:” Word: ἀφθαρσία (aphtharsía) | |
| 1 Corinthians 15:53 | “For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.” Word: ἀφθαρσία (aphtharsía) | |
| Ephesians 6:24 | “Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen. Written from Rome unto the Ephesians by Tychicus. ” Word: ἀφθαρσία (aphtharsía) | |
| 2 Timothy 1:10 | “But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel:” Word: ἀφθαρσία (aphtharsía) | |
| Titus 2:7 | “In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,” Word: ἀφθαρσία (aphtharsía) |