φθοράν
phthorá
destruction
The condition or process of decay, deterioration, or destruction. In various contexts, refers to physical decomposition, moral or spiritual decline, or a state of ruin. In extended use, it denotes the corruptible or perishable nature of the physical world (as opposed to the imperishable or incorruptible).
2 Peter 2:12 · Word #11
Lexicon G5356
| Lemma | φθορά |
| Transliteration | phthorá |
| Strong's | G5356 |
| Definition | The condition or process of decay, deterioration, or destruction. In various contexts, refers to physical decomposition, moral or spiritual decline, or a state of ruin. In extended use, it denotes the corruptible or perishable nature of the physical world (as opposed to the imperishable or incorruptible). |
Morphology N ACC F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | destruction |
| Literal | destruction |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | φθορά |
| Strong's | G5356 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5356-02
decay
| Morphological Notes | Noun; accusative feminine singular (Gr,N,,,,,AFS); denotes a single instance or state of decay functioning as a direct object. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Decay" captures the noun’s root sense of the condition or process resulting from ruin or corruption (from φθείρω). As an accusative feminine singular noun, it denotes a singular instance or state of decay as the object of an action. |
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