Know the Word.

Greek word

diaphtheírō

διαφθείρω

What it means

to rot thoroughly, i.e. to ruin

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

Where it comes from

from diabállō (διαβάλλω) and phtheírō (φθείρω)

How the King James translates it

  • destroy2
  • perish1
  • corrupt1

Every place it appears 4

2 Corinthians4:16
1 Timothy6:5
Revelation11:18