Strong's G862 · Greek
ἄφθαρτος
áphthartos
Definition
undecaying (in essence or continuance)
KJV: not (in-, un-)corruptible, immortal
Root / derivation: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a derivative of G5351 (φθείρω);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἄφθαρτος across 7 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
7 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
1 Corinthians2 verses
And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.
1 Corinthians 15:52In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
1 Timothy1 verse
1 Peter3 verses
To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,
1 Peter 1:23Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.
1 Peter 3:4But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G862 (áphthartos) mean?
undecaying (in essence or continuance)
How many times does G862 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G862 (ἄφθαρτος) appears in 7 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “incorruptible.”
How is áphthartos translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G862 is rendered as “incorruptible” (4×), “corruptible” (1×), “immortal” (1×), “uncorruptible” (1×).
Where does the Greek word ἄφθαρτος come from?
from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a derivative of G5351 (φθείρω);