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G5351 · φθείρω

phtheírō

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Strong’s definition

properly, to shrivel or wither, i.e. to spoil (by any process) or (generally) to ruin (especially figuratively, by moral influences, to deprave)

KJV gloss list in the source

corrupt (self), defile, destroy

Derivation recorded by Strong

probably strengthened from (to pine or waste);

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