Strong's G1311 · Greek
διαφθείρω
diaphtheírō
Definition
to rot thoroughly, i.e. (by implication) to ruin (passively, decay utterly, figuratively, pervert)
KJV: corrupt, destroy, perish
Root / derivation: from G1225 (διαβάλλω) and G5351 (φθείρω);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered διαφθείρω across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
2 Corinthians1 verse
Revelation2 verses
And the third part of the creatures which were in the sea, and had life, died; and the third part of the ships were destroyed.
Revelation 11:18And the nations were angry, and thy wrath is come, and the time of the dead, that they should be judged, and that thou shouldest give reward unto thy servants the prophets, and to the saints, and them that fear thy name, small and great; and shouldest destroy them which destroy the earth.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1311 (diaphtheírō) mean?
to rot thoroughly, i.e. (by implication) to ruin (passively, decay utterly, figuratively, pervert)
How many times does G1311 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1311 (διαφθείρω) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “destroy.”
How is diaphtheírō translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1311 is rendered as “destroy” (2×), “corrupt” (1×), “corrupteth” (1×), “destroyed” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word διαφθείρω come from?
from G1225 (διαβάλλω) and G5351 (φθείρω);