Strong's Concordance/Greek/G5356

Strong's G5356 · Greek

φθορά

phthora · /fthor-ah'/

Number
G5356
Language
Greek
Original word
φθορά
Transliteration
phthora
Pronunciation
fthor-ah'
KJV occurrences
8 verses

Definition

from 5351; decay, i.e. ruin (spontaneous or inflicted, literally or figuratively):--corruption, destroy, perish.

KJV: corruption, destroy, perish

Root / derivation: from 5351

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered φθορά across 8 verses.

corruption7×
destroyed1×
perish1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Romans1 verse
1 Corinthians2 verses
Galatians1 verse
Colossians1 verse
2 Peter3 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G5356 (phthora) mean?

from 5351; decay, i.e. ruin (spontaneous or inflicted, literally or figuratively):--corruption, destroy, perish.

How many times does G5356 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G5356 (φθορά) appears in 8 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “corruption.”

How is phthora translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G5356 is rendered as “corruption” (7×), “destroyed” (1×), “perish” (1×).

Where does the Greek word φθορά come from?

from 5351