The meaning of “ἄφθαρτος”
Understanding áphthartos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
not (in-, un-)corruptible, immortal. - undecaying (in essence or continuance)
ἄφθαρτος
not (in-, un-)corruptible, immortal. - undecaying (in essence or continuance)
Occurrences in the Bible
| 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: ἄφθαρτος (áphthartos) | |
| 1 Corinthians 15:52 | “In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.” Word: ἄφθαρτος (áphthartos) | |
| 1 Timothy 1:17 | “Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.” Word: ἄφθαρτος (áphthartos) | |
| 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: ἄφθαρτος (áphthartos) |