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G2704 · καταφθείρω

kataphtheírō

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Strong’s definition

to spoil entirely, i.e. (literally) to destroy; or (figuratively) to deprave;

KJV gloss list in the source

--corrupt, utterly perish

Derivation recorded by Strong

from G2596 (κατά) and G5351 (φθείρω);

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