Know the Word.

Greek word

kataphtheírō

καταφθείρω

What it means

to spoil entirely, i.e. to destroy

to spoil entirely, i.e. (literally) to destroy; or (figuratively) to deprave;

Where it comes from

from katá (κατά) and phtheírō (φθείρω)

How the King James translates it

  • corrupt1
  • perish1

Every place it appears 2

2 Timothy3:8
2 Peter2:12