Strong’s G0861

ἀφθαρσία

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

aphtharsia

Pronunciation

af-thar-SEE-ah

Definition

Incorruptibility, immortality, imperishability

Meaning

indestructibility, incorruptibility; hence: immortality.

Usage

The term "aphtharsia" refers to the state of being free from decay, corruption, or death. In the New Testament, it is often used to describe the eternal and imperishable nature of the believer's inheritance, the resurrection body, and the gospel's enduring truth. It emphasizes the contrast between the temporal, decaying world and the eternal, unchanging nature of God's kingdom.

Bible references

Romans 2:7;1 Corinthians 15:42;1 Corinthians 15:50;1 Corinthians 15:53;1 Corinthians 15:54;Ephesians 6:24;2 Timothy 1:10;Titus 2:7