Strong's G861 · Greek
ἀφθαρσία
aphtharsía
Definition
incorruptibility; genitive, unending existence; (figuratively) genuineness
KJV: immortality, incorruption, sincerity
Root / derivation: from G862 (ἄφθαρτος);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἀφθαρσία across 8 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
8 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Romans1 verse
1 Corinthians4 verses
So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption:
1 Corinthians 15:50Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.
1 Corinthians 15:53For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.
1 Corinthians 15:54So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.
Ephesians1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G861 (aphtharsía) mean?
incorruptibility; genitive, unending existence; (figuratively) genuineness
How many times does G861 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G861 (ἀφθαρσία) appears in 8 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “incorruption.”
How is aphtharsía translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G861 is rendered as “incorruption” (4×), “immortality” (2×), “sincerity” (2×).
Where does the Greek word ἀφθαρσία come from?
from G862 (ἄφθαρτος);