Lexicon kataphtheiró: To corrupt, to destroy, to ruin Original Word: καταφθείρω Strong's Exhaustive Concordance corrupt, utterly destroy From kata and phtheiro; to spoil entirely, i.e. (literally) to destroy; or (figuratively) to deprave; --corrupt, utterly perish. see GREEK kata see GREEK phtheiro HELPS Word-studies 2704 kataphtheírō (from 2596 /katá, "down, according to," intensifying 5351 /phtheírō, "corrupt") – properly, corrupted all the way down (thoroughly degenerated); utterly corrupted; to despoil, bringing down to a lower (inferior) form (note the prefix, 2596 /katá). 2704 (kataphtheírō) is only used in 2 Tim 3:8. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kata and phtheiró Definition to destroy entirely NASB Translation depraved (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2704: καταφθείρωκαταφθείρω: perfect passive participle κατεφθαρμενος; 2 future passive καταφθαρήσομαι; (see κατά, III. 4); 1. to corrupt, deprave; κατεφθαρμένοι τόν νοῦν, corrupted in mind, 2 Timothy 3:8. 2. to destroy; passive to be destroyed, to perish: followed by ἐν with the dative indicating the state, 2 Peter 2:12 R G. (From Aeschylus down.) Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence between Greek and Hebrew terms, the concept of καταφθείρω can be related to several Hebrew words that convey similar meanings of destruction or corruption. Some of these include: Usage: The verb καταφθείρω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of corrupting or destroying, often in a moral or spiritual sense. It can refer to the physical destruction of something or the moral degradation of individuals or groups. Context: The Greek verb καταφθείρω appears in the New Testament with the primary sense of complete destruction or corruption. It is a compound word that intensifies the action of φθείρω, suggesting a thorough or comprehensive ruin. This term is used to convey both physical and moral destruction, often highlighting the severity and totality of the action. Englishman's Concordance 2 Timothy 3:8 V-RPM/P-NMPGRK: ἀληθείᾳ ἄνθρωποι κατεφθαρμένοι τὸν νοῦν NAS: men of depraved mind, KJV: men of corrupt minds, INT: truth men utterly corrupted in mind |