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Strong's G1312 διαφθορά (diaphthora)

Diaphthora means “corruption” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1312 — bishlam in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G1312
Language Greek
Linked Usages 29
Books 11

Strong's G1312 Quick Answer

Strong's G1312 διαφθορά (diaphthora) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. diaphthora (dee-af-thor-ah') n. 1. decay [from G1311] It has 29 linked Bible usages across 11 books. Visible English usage signals include corruption. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
diaphthora (dee-af-thor-ah') n. 1. decay [from G1311]
Usage
29 linked usages
Books
11 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
corruption

Meaning and Definition

diaphthora (dee-af-thor-ah') n. 1. decay [from G1311] KJV: corruption Root(s): G1311

Original Word
διαφθορά
Transliteration
diaphthora
Derivation
Root: διαφθείρω R1: 1311
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1312. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

decay

Usage: δια-φθορὰ, -ᾶς, ἡ (διαφθείρω), [in LXX chiefly for שָׁחַת, and cogn. forms ;] __1. destruction. __2. corruption (physical or moral): of the grave, Act.2:27 (LXX), Act.2:31 13:34-37.† (AS)

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How Strong's G1312 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render diaphthora, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

corruption Acts 2:27

How Strong's G1312 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, New Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 22 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G1312 (διαφθορά) appears 23 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1312 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G1312 in the New Testament

6 indexed usages in New Testament.

Acts 2:27 KJV

Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.

Acts 2:31 KJV

He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption.

Acts 13:34 KJV

And as concerning that he raised him up from the dead, now no more to return to corruption, he said on this wise, I will give you the sure mercies of David.

Strong's G1312 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

22 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Job 33:28 Septuagint / Brenton

Deliver my soul, that it may not go to destruction, And my life shall see the light.

Psalms 9:16 Septuagint / Brenton

The heathen are caught in the destruction which they planned: In the very snare which they hid is their foot taken.

Psalms 15:10 Septuagint / Brenton

Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, Neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.

Strong's G1312 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

2 Maccabees 8:35 Septuagint / Brenton

he was through the help of the Lord brought down by them, of whom he made least account; and putting off his glorious apparel, and discharging his company, he came like a fugitive servant through the midland unto Antioch, having very great dishonor, for that his host was destroyed.

Usage Excerpts

First 29 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1312.

Job 33:28 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Deliver my soul, that it may not go to destruction, And my life shall see the light.
Psalms 9:16 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
The heathen are caught in the destruction which they planned: In the very snare which they hid is their foot taken.
Psalms 15:10 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, Neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.
Psalms 29:10 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
What profit is there in my blood, When I go down to destruction? Shall the dust give praise to thee? Or shall it declare thy truth?
Psalms 34:7 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For without cause they have hidden for me their destructive snare: Without a cause they have reproached my soul.
Psalms 54:24 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
But thou, O God, shalt bring them down to the pit of destruction; Bloody and crafty men Shall not live out half their days; But I will hope in thee, O Lord.
Psalms 106:20 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
He sent his word, and healed them, And delivered them out of their destructions.
Psalms 139:12 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
A talkative man shall not prosper on the earth: Evils shall hunt the unrighteous man to destruction.
Proverbs 35:10 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Jeremiah 13:14 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And I will scatter them a man and his brother, and their fathers and their sons together: I will not have compassion, saith the Lord, and I will not spare, neither will I pity to save them from destruction.
Jeremiah 15:3 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And I will punish them with four kinds of death, saith the Lord, the sword to slay, and the dogs to tear, and the wild beasts of the earth, and the birds of the sky to devour and destroy.
Jeremiah 28:8 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Babylon is fallen suddenly, and is broken to pieces: lament for her; take balm for her deadly wound, if by any means she may be healed.
Lamentations 4:20 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
The breath of our nostrils, our anointed Lord, Was taken in their destructive snares, Of whom we said, In his shadow we shall live among the Gentiles.
Ezekiel 19:4 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the nations heard a report of him; he was caught in their pit, and they brought him into the land of Egypt in chains.
Ezekiel 19:8 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Then the nations set upon him from the countries round about, and they spread their nets upon him: he was taken in their pit.
Ezekiel 21:36 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And I will pour out my wrath upon thee, I will blow upon thee with the fire of my wrath, and I will deliver thee into the hands of barbarians skilled in working destruction.
Daniel 3:92 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Daniel 6:24 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Then the king was very glad for him, and he commanded to bring Daniel out of the den. So Daniel was brought out of the den, and there was found no hurt upon him, because he believed in his God.
Daniel 10:8 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
So I was left alone, and saw this great vision, and there was no strength left in me, and my glory was turned into corruption, and I retained no strength.
Hosea 11:4 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
When men were destroyed, I drew them with the bands of my love: and I will be to them as a man smiting another on his cheek: and I will have respect to him, I will prevail with him.
Hosea 13:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
O Israel, who will aid thee in thy destruction?
Zephaniah 3:6 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
I have brought down the proud with destruction; their corners are destroyed: I will make their ways completely waste, so that none shall go through: their cities are come to an end, by reason of no man living or dwelling in them.
Acts 2:27 New Testament, KJV
Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.
Acts 2:31 New Testament, KJV
He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption.
Acts 13:34 New Testament, KJV
And as concerning that he raised him up from the dead, now no more to return to corruption, he said on this wise, I will give you the sure mercies of David.
Acts 13:35 New Testament, KJV
Wherefore he saith also in another psalm, Thou shalt not suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.
Acts 13:36 New Testament, KJV
For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell on sleep, and was laid unto his fathers, and saw corruption:
Acts 13:37 New Testament, KJV
But he, whom God raised again, saw no corruption.
2 Maccabees 8:35 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
he was through the help of the Lord brought down by them, of whom he made least account; and putting off his glorious apparel, and discharging his company, he came like a fugitive servant through the midland unto Antioch, having very great dishonor, for that his host was destroyed.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1312, grouped by book.

Job 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 7 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Jeremiah 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Lamentations 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ezekiel 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Daniel 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Hosea 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Zephaniah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Acts 6 usages, New Testament
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G1312 FAQ

What does diaphthora (διαφθορά) mean?

Diaphthora (Strong's G1312) is a Greek word most simply glossed "corruption". diaphthora (dee-af-thor-ah') n. 1. decay [from G1311]

How many times is diaphthora (διαφθορά) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 29 linked usages for Strong's G1312 across 11 books.

Where can I study diaphthora (διαφθορά) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1312 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate diaphthora (διαφθορά)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as corruption. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G1312 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 22 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1312, with linked reader references where each row is available.