To destroy

G5351
Greek
UBS
φθείρω
phtheírōfthi'-ro
Verb

Definition

to ruin or destroy something, with the implication of causing something to be corrupt and thus to cease to exist

Semantic Domains

Violence
Harm
Destroy
Kill
Moral and Ethical Qualities and Related Behavior

Etymology

probably strengthened from (to pine or waste);

KJV Translations

corrupt (self), defile, destroy

Occurrences7
Frequency Rank#1372

Verse Usage

This word appears 7 times in the Bible. Verse examples coming soon.