Transliteration: phthora · noun
| Meaning | corruption, destruction, decay |
|---|---|
| Part of speech | noun |
| Frequency | 9x in the New Testament |
| Key inflected forms | φθορᾶς, φθορᾷ, φθορὰ, φθοράν, φθορὰν |
| Example verses | Rom 8:21 · 1Cor 15:42 · 1Cor 15:50 · Gal 6:8 · Col 2:22 |
φθορά (phthora) is a noun that occurs 9 times in the Greek New Testament (Koine). It means “corruption, destruction, decay” and first appears in Rom 8:21.
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