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Lexicon :: Strong's G1311 - diaphtheirō

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διαφθείρω
Transliteration
diaphtheirō (Key)
Pronunciation
dee-af-thi'-ro
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 9:93,1259

Strong’s Definitions

διαφθείρω diaphtheírō, dee-af-thi'-ro; from G1225 and G5351; to rot thoroughly, i.e. (by implication) to ruin (passively, decay utterly, figuratively, pervert):—corrupt, destroy, perish.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 6x

The KJV translates Strong's G1311 in the following manner: destroy (3x), corrupt (2x), perish (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 6x
The KJV translates Strong's G1311 in the following manner: destroy (3x), corrupt (2x), perish (1x).

  1. to change for the worse, to corrupt

    1. of minds, morals

  2. to destroy, ruin

    1. to consume

      1. of bodily vigour and strength

      2. of the worm or moth that eats provisions, clothing, etc.

    2. to destroy, to kill

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
διαφθείρω diaphtheírō, dee-af-thi'-ro; from G1225 and G5351; to rot thoroughly, i.e. (by implication) to ruin (passively, decay utterly, figuratively, pervert):—corrupt, destroy, perish.
STRONGS G1311:
διαφθείρω; 1 aorist διέφθειρα; passive [present διαφθείρομαι]; perfect participle διεφθαρμένος; 2 aorist διεφθάρην; Sept. very often for שִׁחֵת, occasionally for חִבֵּל; in Greek writings from Homer down;
1. to change for the worse, to corrupt: minds, morals; τὴν γῆν, i. e. the men that inhabit the earth, Revelation 11:18; διεφθαρμένοι τὸν νοῦν, 1 Timothy 6:5 (τὴν διάνοιαν, Plato, legg. 10, p. 888 a.; τὴν γνώμην, Dionysius Halicarnassus Antiquities 5, 21; τοὺς ὀφθαλμούς, Xenophon, an. 4, 5, 12).
2. to destroy, ruin, (Latin perdere);
a. to consume, of bodily vigor and strength: ὁ ἔξω ἡμῶν ἄνθρωπος διαφθείρεται [is decaying], 2 Corinthians 4:16; of the worm or moth that eats provisions, clothing, etc. Luke 12:33.
b. to destroy (Latin delere): Revelation 8:9; to kill, διαφθείρειν τοὺς, etc. Revelation 11:18.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Luke
12:33
2 Corinthians
4:16
1 Timothy
6:5
Revelation
8:9; 11:18; 11:18

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G1311 matches the Greek διαφθείρω (diaphtheirō),
which occurs 67 times in 63 verses in the LXX Greek.

Page 1 / 2 (Jdg 2:19–Dan 2:44)

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Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 2:19 - When a leader died, the next generation would again act more wickedly than the previous one. They would follow after other gods, worshiping them and bowing down to them. They did not give up their practices or their stubborn ways.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 6:4 - They invaded the land and devoured its crops all the way to Gaza. They left nothing for the Israelites to eat, and they took away the sheep, oxen, and donkeys.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jdg 6:5

Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 6:5 - When they invaded with their cattle and tents, they were as thick as locusts. Neither they nor their camels could be counted. They came to devour the land.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jdg 20:21

Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 20:21 - The Benjaminites attacked from Gibeah and struck down twenty-two thousand Israelites that day.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jdg 20:25

Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 20:25 - The Benjaminites again attacked them from Gibeah and struck down eighteen thousand sword-wielding Israelite soldiers.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jdg 20:35

Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 20:35 - The LORD annihilated Benjamin before Israel; the Israelites struck down that day 25,100 sword-wielding Benjaminites.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jdg 20:42

Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 20:42 - They retreated before the Israelites, taking the road to the wilderness. But the battle overtook them as men from the surrounding cities struck them down.

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Unchecked Copy BoxRth 4:6 - The guardian said, "Then I am unable to redeem it, for I would ruin my own inheritance in that case. You may exercise my redemption option, for I am unable to redeem it."

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Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 2:25 - If a man sins against a man, one may appeal to God on his behalf. But if a man sins against the LORD, who then will intercede for him?" But Eli's sons would not listen to their father, for the LORD had decided to kill them.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 6:5

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 6:5 - You should make images of the sores and images of the mice that are destroying the land. You should honor the God of Israel. Perhaps he will release his grip on you, your gods, and your land.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 13:17

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 13:17 - Raiding bands went out from the camp of the Philistines in three groups. One band turned toward the road leading to Ophrah by the land of Shual;

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 14:15

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 14:15 - Then fear overwhelmed those who were in the camp, those who were in the field, all the army in the garrison, and the raiding bands. They trembled and the ground shook. This fear was caused by God.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 23:10 - Then David said, "O LORD God of Israel, your servant has clearly heard that Saul is planning to come to Keilah to destroy the city because of me.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 26:15

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 26:15 - David said to Abner, "Aren't you a man? After all, who is like you in Israel? Why then haven't you protected your lord the king? One of the soldiers came to kill your lord the king.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 1:14 - David replied to him, "How is it that you were not afraid to reach out your hand to destroy the LORD's anointed?"

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 11:1 - In the spring of the year, at the time when kings normally conduct wars, David sent out Joab with his officers and the entire Israelite army. They defeated the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah. But David stayed behind in Jerusalem.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 14:11 - She replied, "In that case, let the king invoke the name of the LORD your God so that the avenger of blood may not kill! Then they will not destroy my son!" He replied, "As surely as the LORD lives, not a single hair of your son's head will fall to the ground."

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 20:20 - Joab answered, "Get serious! I don't want to swallow up or destroy anything!

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 24:16 - When the angel extended his hand to destroy Jerusalem, the LORD relented from his judgment. He told the angel who was killing the people, "That's enough! Stop now!" (Now the LORD's angel was near the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite.)

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 8:19 - But the LORD was unwilling to destroy Judah. He preserved Judah for the sake of his servant David to whom he had promised a perpetual dynasty.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 13:23

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 13:23 - But the LORD had mercy on them and felt pity for them. He extended his favor to them because of the promise he had made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He has been unwilling to destroy them or remove them from his presence to this very day.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 18:25

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 18:25 - Furthermore it was by the command of the LORD that I marched up against this place to destroy it. The LORD told me, 'March up against this land and destroy it.'"'"

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 19:12

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 19:12 - Were the nations whom my ancestors destroyed - the nations of Gozan, Haran, Rezeph, and the people of Eden in Telassar - rescued by their gods?

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 14:1 - Fools say to themselves, "There is no God." They sin and commit evil deeds; none of them does what is right.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 53:1 - Fools say to themselves, "There is no God." They sin and commit evil deeds; none of them does what is right.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 57:1 - Have mercy on me, O God! Have mercy on me! For in you I have taken shelter. In the shadow of your wings I take shelter until trouble passes.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 58:1 - Do you rulers really pronounce just decisions? Do you judge people fairly?

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 59:1 - Deliver me from my enemies, my God! Protect me from those who attack me!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 75:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 75:1 - We give thanks to you, O God! We give thanks! You reveal your presence; people tell about your amazing deeds.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 78:38

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 78:38 - Yet he is compassionate. He forgives sin and does not destroy. He often holds back his anger, and does not stir up his fury.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 78:45

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 78:45 - He sent swarms of biting insects against them, as well as frogs that overran their land.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 5:6 - Do not let your mouth cause you to sin, and do not tell the priest, "It was a mistake!" Why make God angry at you so that he would destroy the work of your hands?"

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 49:19

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 49:19 - Yes, your land lies in ruins; it is desolate and devastated. But now you will be too small to hold your residents, and those who devoured you will be far away.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 5:26

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 5:26 - "Indeed, there are wicked scoundrels among my people. They lie in wait like bird catchers hiding in ambush. They set deadly traps to catch people.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 6:5

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 6:5 - So come on, let's go ahead and attack it by night and destroy all its fortified buildings.'

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 6:28

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 6:28 - I reported, "All of them are the most stubborn of rebels! They are as hard as bronze or iron. They go about telling lies. They all deal corruptly.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 12:10

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 12:10 - Many foreign rulers will ruin the land where I planted my people. They will trample all over my chosen land. They will turn my beautiful land into a desolate wasteland.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 13:7

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 13:7 - So I went to Perath and dug up the shorts from the place where I had buried them. I found that they were ruined; they were good for nothing.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 15:6

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 15:6 - I, the LORD, say: 'You people have deserted me! You keep turning your back on me.' So I have unleashed my power against you and have begun to destroy you. I have grown tired of feeling sorry for you!"

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 50:45

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 50:45 - So listen to what I, the LORD, have planned against Babylon, what I intend to do to the people who inhabit the land of Babylonia. Their little ones will be dragged off. I will completely destroy their land because of what they have done.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJer 51:1 - The LORD says, "I will cause a destructive wind to blow against Babylon and the people who inhabit Babylonia.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJer 51:25 - The LORD says, "Beware! I am opposed to you, Babylon! You are like a destructive mountain that destroys all the earth. I will unleash my power against you; I will roll you off the cliffs and make you like a burned-out mountain.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lam 2:5

Unchecked Copy BoxLam 2:5 - The Lord, like an enemy, destroyed Israel. He destroyed all her palaces; he ruined her fortified cities. He made everyone in Daughter Judah mourn and lament. ו (Vav)

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Unchecked Copy BoxLam 2:6 - He destroyed his temple as if it were a vineyard; he destroyed his appointed meeting place. The LORD has made those in Zion forget both the festivals and the Sabbaths. In his fierce anger he has spurned both king and priest. ז (Zayin)

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Unchecked Copy BoxLam 2:8 - The LORD was determined to tear down Daughter Zion's wall. He prepared to knock it down; he did not withdraw his hand from destroying. He made the ramparts and fortified walls lament; together they mourned their ruin. ט (Tet)

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 20:44

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 20:44 - Then you will know that I am the LORD, when I deal with you for the sake of my reputation and not according to your wicked conduct and corrupt deeds, O house of Israel, declares the sovereign LORD.'"

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 23:11

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 23:11 - "Her sister Oholibah watched this, but she became more corrupt in her lust than her sister had been, and her acts of prostitution were more numerous than those of her sister.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 28:17

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 28:17 - Your heart was proud because of your beauty; you corrupted your wisdom on account of your splendor. I threw you down to the ground; I placed you before kings, that they might see you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 2:9

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 2:9 - If you don't inform me of the dream, there is only one thing that is going to happen to you. For you have agreed among yourselves to report to me something false and deceitful until such time as things might change. So tell me the dream, and I will have confidence that you can disclose its interpretation."

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Unchecked Copy BoxDan 2:44 - In the days of those kings the God of heaven will raise up an everlasting kingdom that will not be destroyed and a kingdom that will not be left to another people. It will break in pieces and bring about the demise of all these kingdoms. But it will stand forever.

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