Aphtharsía — G861

Definition

feminine noun

incorruptibility; genitive, unending existence; (figuratively) genuineness

1. of a blessed immortality

Usually translated as

incorruption, sincerity, immortality

Origin

from G862

• áphthartos (G862)

Occurrences

Aphtharsía occurs 8 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Romans (1), 1 Corinthians (4), Ephesians (1), 2 Timothy (1), Titus (1)

• Romans 2:7 — To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality (ἀφθαρσίαν), eternal life:
• 1 Corinthians 15:42 — So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption (ἀφθαρσίᾳ):
• 1 Corinthians 15:50 — Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption (ἀφθαρσίαν).
• 1 Corinthians 15:53 — For this corruptible must put on incorruption (ἀφθαρσίαν), and this mortal must put on immortality.
• 1 Corinthians 15:54 — So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption (ἀφθαρσίαν), and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.
• Ephesians 6:24 — Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity (ἀφθαρσίᾳ). Amen.
• 2 Timothy 1:10 — But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light (ἀφθαρσίαν) through the gospel:
• Titus 2:7 — In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity (ἀφθαρσίαν),