/Greek/G5351

Strong's G5351 · Greek

φθείρω

phtheírō

Number

G5351

Language

Greek

Original word

φθείρω

Transliteration

phtheírō

KJV occurrences

7 verses

Definition

properly, to shrivel or wither, i.e. to spoil (by any process) or (generally) to ruin (especially figuratively, by moral influences, to deprave)

KJV: corrupt (self), defile, destroy

Root / derivation: probably strengthened from (to pine or waste);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered φθείρω across 7 verses.

corrupt3×

corrupted2×

defile1×

destroy1×

shall1×

themselves1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

1 Corinthians2 verses

1 Corinthians 3:17

If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.

1 Corinthians 15:33

Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.

2 Corinthians2 verses

2 Corinthians 7:2

Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man.

2 Corinthians 11:3

But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.

Ephesians1 verse

Ephesians 4:22

That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;

Jude1 verse

Jude 1:10

But these speak evil of those things which they know not: but what they know naturally, as brute beasts, in those things they corrupt themselves.

Revelation1 verse

Revelation 19:2

For true and righteous are his judgments: for he hath judged the great whore, which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand.

Topics that use this word

Holiness Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God Anarchy Body Heresy Immortality Oppression Praise Proverbs Regeneration Reprobacy Righteousness of God, the

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G5351 (phtheírō) mean?

properly, to shrivel or wither, i.e. to spoil (by any process) or (generally) to ruin (especially figuratively, by moral influences, to deprave)

How many times does G5351 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G5351 (φθείρω) appears in 7 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “corrupt.”

How is phtheírō translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G5351 is rendered as “corrupt” (3×), “corrupted” (2×), “defile” (1×), “destroy” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word φθείρω come from?

probably strengthened from (to pine or waste);