Strong's Number G1311

διαφθείρω

diaphtheiro · dee-af-thi'-ro

Transliteration:

diaphtheiro{dee-af-thi'-ro}

Word Origin:

from 1225 and 5351

TDNT:

9:93,1259

Part of Speech:

verb

Strong's Definition:

to rot thoroughly, i.e. (by implication) to ruin (passively, decay utterly, figuratively, pervert)

Usage in the KJV:

destroy 3, corrupt 2, perish 1

Total: 6
Occurs 6 times in the Greek text.

Definition:

to change for the worse, to corrupt
1. of minds, morals
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