φθορᾶς

phthorá

The condition or process of decay, deterioration, or destruction. In various contexts, refers to physical decomposition, moral or spiritual decline, or a state of ruin. In extended use, it denotes the corruptible or perishable nature of the physical world (as opposed to the imperishable or incorruptible).

G5356

Romans 8:21 · Word #11

Lexicon G5356

Lemmaφθορά
Transliterationphthorá
Strong'sG5356
DefinitionThe condition or process of decay, deterioration, or destruction. In various contexts, refers to physical decomposition, moral or spiritual decline, or a state of ruin. In extended use, it denotes the corruptible or perishable nature of the physical world (as opposed to the imperishable or incorruptible).

Morphology N GEN F SG All morphology codes

Part of Speech N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea
Case GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation
Gender F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine
Number SG — Singular — One

Lexical Info

Lemmaφθορά
Strong'sG5356

SIBI-P1 Translation G5356-03

of decay

Morphological NotesNoun, feminine, singular, genitive (Gr,N,,,,,GFS): denotes possession, source, or relation.
Rendering RationaleThe genitive singular form denotes possession or source, so "of decay" preserves the noun’s core sense of a state or process of deterioration or ruin. "Decay" reflects the root idea of corruption or destruction without narrowing it to only moral or physical contexts.

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