Definition
δια-φθείρω
[in LXX chiefly for שָׁחַת hi. ;]
1. to destroy utterly: Luke 12:33, Revelation 11:18; pass., to be destroyed, disabled: Revelation 8:9, 2 Corinthians 4:16.
2. In moral sense, to corrupt, deprave: τ. γῆν, Revelation 11:18; pass., διεφθαρμένοι τ. νοῦν, 1 Timothy 6:5.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as διαφθείρω:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
6 total
- Luke 12:33διαφθείρει · destroysSell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide yourselves with purses that will not wear out, an inexhaustible treasure in heaven, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.
- 2 Corinthians 4:16διαφθείρεται · is wasting awayTherefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, yet our inner self is being renewed day by day.
- 1 Timothy 6:5διεφθαρμένων · of depraved…and constant friction between men of depraved mind who are devoid of the truth. These men regard godliness as a means of gain.
- Revelation 8:9διεφθάρησαν · were destroyed…a third of the living creatures in the sea died, and a third of the ships were destroyed.
- Revelation 11:18διαφθεῖραι · to destroy; διαφθείροντας · destroyThe nations were enraged, and Your wrath has come. The time has come to judge the dead and to reward Your servants the prophets, as well as the saints and those who fear Your name, both small and great—and to destroy those who destroy the earth.”