ἀδιαφθορία
adiaphthoria
unspoilable
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ἀδιαφθορία (adiaphthoria) can be translated as "unspoilable" and carries the meaning of something that cannot be damaged, destroyed, or compromised. It is a singular occurrence in the Bible, suggesting that this concept is significant and worthy of emphasis in the original text. Given its domain of warfare and conflict, it is likely used in a context where resilience or stability is crucial. The term's unique characteristic, paired with its limited usage in the Bible, could imply that the concept is exceptional or noteworthy in the context in which it appears.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text