ὄλεθρος

olethros · /ol'-eth-ros/

Number

G3639

Language

Greek

Original word

ὄλεθρος

Transliteration

olethros

Pronunciation

ol'-eth-ros

KJV occurrences

4 verses

Definition

from a primary ollumi (to destroy; a prolonged form); ruin, i.e. death, punishment:--destruction.

KJV: destruction

Root / derivation: from a primary ollumi (to destroy

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ὄλεθρος across 4 verses.

destruction4×

4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

1 Corinthians1 verse

To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus.

1 Thessalonians1 verse

For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.

2 Thessalonians1 verse

Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;

1 Timothy1 verse

But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

What does Strong's G3639 (olethros) mean?

from a primary ollumi (to destroy; a prolonged form); ruin, i.e. death, punishment:--destruction.

How many times does G3639 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G3639 (ὄλεθρος) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “destruction.”

How is olethros translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G3639 is rendered as “destruction” (4×).

Where does the Greek word ὄλεθρος come from?

from a primary ollumi (to destroy