διαφθείρω diaphtheírō
Meaning
to rot thoroughly, i.e. (by implication) to ruin (passively, decay utterly, figuratively, pervert)
In the King James Version: corrupt, destroy, perish
Derivation: from G1225 (διαβάλλω) and G5351 (φθείρω);
Where it is used
- Luke 12:33 Sell 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 4:16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, yet our inner self is being renewed day by day.
- 1 Timothy 6:5 and constant friction between men of depraved mind who are devoid of the truth. These men regard godliness as a means of gain.
- Revelation 8:9 a third of the living creatures in the sea died, and a third of the ships were destroyed.
- Revelation 11:18 The 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.”