Strong's Lexicon diaphthora: Corruption, decay, destruction Original Word: διαφθορά Word Origin: From the Greek verb διαφθείρω (diaphtheirō), meaning "to destroy" or "to corrupt." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with "diaphthora" is שַׁחַת (shachath), which means "pit" or "corruption," as seen in Psalm 16:10. Usage: The term "diaphthora" primarily refers to the state of being corrupted or decayed. In the New Testament, it is often used in the context of physical decay or moral corruption. It signifies the perishable nature of the human body and the moral decay that can affect the soul. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of corruption was not only physical but also moral and ethical. The idea of decay was often associated with the transient nature of life and the inevitable decline of the physical body. In Jewish thought, corruption was linked to sin and the fall of man, contrasting with the hope of resurrection and eternal life. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1312 diaphthorá – thorough corruption (decay). See 1311 (diaphtheirō). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom diaphtheiró Definition destruction, corruption NASB Translation decay (6). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1312: διαφθοράδιαφθορά, διαφθορᾶς, ἡ (διαφθείρω), corruption, destruction; in the N. T. that destruction which is effected by the decay of the body after death: Acts 2:27, 31; Acts 13:34-37 (cf. Winers Grammar, § 65, 10), see εἰδῶ, I 5 and ὑποστρέφω, 2. (the Sept. for שָׁחַת; in Greek writings from Aeschylus down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance corruption, decayFrom diaphtheiro; decay -- corruption. see GREEK diaphtheiro Forms and Transliterations διαφθορά διαφθοραίς διαφθοραν διαφθοράν διαφθοράς διαφθορών διαφλέξει διαφόρημα διαφορούντές diaphthoran diaphthoránLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 2:27 N-AFSGRK: σου ἰδεῖν διαφθοράν NAS: YOUR HOLY ONE TO UNDERGO DECAY. KJV: Holy One to see corruption. INT: of you to see decay Acts 2:31 N-AFS Acts 13:34 N-AFS Acts 13:35 N-AFS Acts 13:36 N-AFS Acts 13:37 N-AFS |
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