Áphthartos — G862

Definition

adjective

undecaying (in essence or continuance)

1. STRONGS NT 862b

Usually translated as

corruptible, immortal, not

Origin

from G1 (as a negative particle) and a derivative of G5351

• A (G1)
• phtheírō (G5351)

Occurrences

Áphthartos occurs 6 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: 1 Corinthians (2), 1 Timothy (1), 1 Peter (3)

• 1 Corinthians 9:25 — And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible (ἄφθαρτον).
• 1 Corinthians 15:52 — In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible (ἄφθαρτοι), and we shall be changed.
• 1 Timothy 1:17 — Now unto the King eternal, immortal (ἀφθάρτῳ), invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
• 1 Peter 1:4 — To an inheritance incorruptible (ἄφθαρτον), and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,
• 1 Peter 1:23 — Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible (ἀφθάρτου), by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.
• 1 Peter 3:4 — But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible (ἀφθάρτῳ), even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.