Know the Word.

Greek word

phthorá

φθορά

What it means

decay, i.e. ruin

decay, i.e. ruin (spontaneous or inflicted, literally or figuratively)

Where it comes from

from phtheírō (φθείρω)

How the King James translates it

  • corruption7
  • perish1
  • destroyed1

Every place it appears 9

Romans8:21
1 Corinthians15:4215:50
Galatians6:8
Colossians2:22