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Lexicon :: Strong's G862 - aphthartos

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ἄφθαρτος
Transliteration
aphthartos (Key)
Pronunciation
af'-thar-tos
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Part of Speech
adjective
Root Word (Etymology)
From ἄλφα (G1) (as a negative particle) and a derivative of φθείρω (G5351)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 9:93,1259

Trench's Synonyms: lxviii. ἄφθαρτος, ἀμάραντος, ἀμαράντινος.

Strong’s Definitions

ἄφθαρτος áphthartos, af'-thar-tos; from G1 (as a negative particle) and a derivative of G5351; undecaying (in essence or continuance):—not (in-, un-)corruptible, immortal.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 7x

The KJV translates Strong's G862 in the following manner: incorruptible (4x), uncorruptible (1x), immortal (1x), not corruptible (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 7x
The KJV translates Strong's G862 in the following manner: incorruptible (4x), uncorruptible (1x), immortal (1x), not corruptible (1x).

  1. uncorrupted, not liable to corruption or decay, imperishable

    1. of things

  2. immortal

    1. of the risen dead

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ἄφθαρτος áphthartos, af'-thar-tos; from G1 (as a negative particle) and a derivative of G5351; undecaying (in essence or continuance):—not (in-, un-)corruptible, immortal.
STRONGS G862:
ἄφθαρτος, -ον, (φθείρω), uncorrupted, not liable to corruption or decay, imperishable: of things, 1 Corinthians 9:25; 1 Peter 1:4, 23; 1 Peter 3:4; [ἄφθ. κήρυγμα τῆς αἰωνίου σωτηρίας, Mark 16 WH in (rejected) 'Shorter Conclusion']. immortal: of the risen dead, 1 Corinthians 15:52; of God, Romans 1:23; 1 Timothy 1:17. (Wis. 12:1; Wis. 18:4. [Aristotle], Plutarch, Lucian, others. [Cf. Trench, § lxviii.])
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Mark
16
Romans
1:23
1 Corinthians
9:25; 15:52
1 Timothy
1:17
1 Peter
1:4; 1:23; 3:4

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G862 matches the Greek ἄφθαρτος (aphthartos),
which occurs 8 times in 8 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 16:20 - And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord was working with them and confirming the word by the signs that followed.]

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Unchecked Copy BoxRom 1:23 - and exchanged the glory and majesty and excellence of the immortal God for [fn]an image [worthless idols] in the shape of mortal man and birds and four-footed animals and reptiles.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 9:25

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 9:25 - Now every athlete who [goes into training and] competes in the games is disciplined and exercises self-control in all things. They do it to win a [fn]crown that withers, but we [do it to receive] an imperishable [crown that cannot wither].

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 15:52

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 15:52 - in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at [the sound of] the last trumpet call. For a trumpet will sound, and the dead [who believed in Christ] will be raised imperishable, and we will be [completely] changed [wondrously transformed].

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ti 1:17

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 1:17 - Now to the King of the ages [eternal], immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 1:4

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 1:4 - [born anew] into an inheritance which is imperishable [beyond the reach of change] and undefiled and unfading, reserved in heaven for you,

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 1:23

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 1:23 - for you have been born again [that is, reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, and set apart for His purpose] not of seed which is perishable but [from that which is] imperishable and immortal, that is, through the living and everlasting word of God.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 3:4

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 3:4 - but let it be [the inner beauty of] the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality and unfading charm of a gentle and peaceful spirit, [one that is calm and self-controlled, not overanxious, but serene and spiritually mature] which is very precious in the sight of God.
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