Strongs Number: G1311
- Greek Word
- διαφθείρω
- Transliteration
- diaphtheirō
- Phonetic
- dee-af-thi'-ro
- Part of Speech
- Verb
- Strongs Definition
-
to rot thoroughly that is (by implication) to ruin (passively decay utterly figuratively pervert)
- Thayers Definition
-
1. to change for the worse, to corrupt
a. of minds, morals
2. to destroy, ruin
a. to consume
1. of bodily vigour and strength
2. of the worm or moth that eats provisions, clothing, etc.
b. to destroy, to kill
- Origin
- From G1223 and G5351
- Bible Usage
- corrupt destroy perish.