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Lexicon :: Strong's G861 - aphtharsia

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ἀφθαρσία
Transliteration
aphtharsia (Key)
Pronunciation
af-thar-see'-ah
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 9:93,1259

Strong’s Definitions

ἀφθαρσία aphtharsía, af-thar-see'-ah; from G862; incorruptibility; genitive, unending existence; (figuratively) genuineness:—immortality, incorruption, sincerity.


KJV Translation Count — Total: 8x

The KJV translates Strong's G861 in the following manner: incorruption (4x), immortality (2x), sincerity (2x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 8x
The KJV translates Strong's G861 in the following manner: incorruption (4x), immortality (2x), sincerity (2x).
  1. incorruption, perpetuity

  2. purity, sincerity, incorrupt

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ἀφθαρσία aphtharsía, af-thar-see'-ah; from G862; incorruptibility; genitive, unending existence; (figuratively) genuineness:—immortality, incorruption, sincerity.
STRONGS G861:
ἀφθαρσία, -ας, , (ἄφθαρτος, cf. ἀκαθαρσία) (Tertullian and subsequent writings incorruptibilitas, Vulg. incorruptio [and incorruptela]), incorruption, perpetuity: τοῦ κόσμου, Philo de incorr. mund. § 11; it is ascribed to τὸ θεῖον in Plutarch, Aristotle, c. 6; of the body of man exempt from decay after the resurrection, 1 Corinthians 15:42 (ἐν ἀφθ., namely, ὄν), 50, 53f; of a blessed immortality (Wis. 2:23; Wis. 6:19; 4 Macc. 17:12), Romans 2:7; 2 Timothy 1:10. τινὰ ἀγαπᾶν ἐν ἀφθαρσίᾳ to love one with never diminishing love, Ephesians 6:24 [cf. Meyer at the passage. The word seems to have the meaning purity, sincerity, incorruptness in Titus 2:7 Rec.st].
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Romans
2:7
1 Corinthians
15:42
Ephesians
6:24
2 Timothy
1:10
Titus
2:7

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G861 matches the Greek ἀφθαρσία (aphtharsia),
which occurs 8 times in 8 verses in the TR Greek.

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 2:7 - eternal life to those who by patient continuance in doing good seek for glory, honor, and immortality;
Unchecked Copy Box1Co 15:42 - So also is the resurrection of the dead. The body is sown in corruption, it is raised in incorruption.
Unchecked Copy Box1Co 15:50 - Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; nor does corruption inherit incorruption.
Unchecked Copy Box1Co 15:53 - For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.
Unchecked Copy Box1Co 15:54 - So when this corruptible has put on incorruption, and this mortal has put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written: “Death is swallowed up in victory.”[fn]
Unchecked Copy BoxEph 6:24 - Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.
Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 1:10 - but has now been revealed by the appearing of our Savior Jesus Christ, who has abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel,
Unchecked Copy BoxTit 2:7 - in all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility,[fn]
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