Transliteration: phthartos · adjective
| Meaning | corruptible, perishable |
|---|---|
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Frequency | 6x in the New Testament |
| Key inflected forms | φθαρτοῦ, φθαρτὸν, φθαρτοῖς, φθαρτῆς |
| Example verses | Rom 1:23 · 1Cor 9:25 · 1Cor 15:53 · 1Cor 15:54 · 1Pet 1:18 |
φθαρτός (phthartos) is a adjective that occurs 6 times in the Greek New Testament (Koine). It means “corruptible, perishable” and first appears in Rom 1:23.
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