Lexical Definition
ἄφθαρτος áphthartos (af'-thar-tos) incorruptible G:A
from Α (as a negative particle) and a derivative of φθείρω
not (in-, un-)corruptible, immortal.
- undecaying (in essence or continuance)
Usage: 4 forms in 8 verses
Abbott-Smith
** ἄ-φθαρτος, -ον (< φθείρω), [in LXX: Wi 12:1 18:4*;]
imperishable, immortal;
(a) of things: I Co 9:25, I Pe 1:4, 23 3:4;
(b) of persons: of men, I Co 15:52; of God, Ro 1:23, I Ti 1:17 (MM, s.v.).†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Romans | 1:23 |
| 1 Corinthians | 9:25 · 15:52 |
| 1 Timothy | 1:17 |
| 1 Peter | 1:4 · 1:23 · 3:4 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἄφθαρτος-τος, ον,
uncorrupted, undecaying, [Refs 3rd c.BC+]
__II incorruptible, [Refs 4th c.BC+]
__II.2 eternal, [Refs 4th c.BC+]; immortal, πνεῦμα[LXX+1st c.BC+]; of poems, Μοῦσαι[Refs]adverb -τως, τιμᾶν[Refs]
LSJ Scripture Refs: Rom.1.23 ☩ 1Cor.15.52