ἄφθαρτος
aphthartos (áphthartos)
/af'-thar-tos/
“imperishable, immortal”
Primary meaning: imperishable, immortal. Strong's: undecaying (in essence or continuance). Lexical nuances: imperishable , immortal ; of things: I Co 9:25 , I Pe 1:4 , 23 3:4 ; of persons: of men, I Co 15:52 ; of God, Ro 1:23 , I Ti 1:17 (MM, s.v.).†
Lexical & Etymological Analysis
Root & Derivation
from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a derivative of G5351 (φθείρω);
Traditional English Renderings (KJV/AV)
not inun corruptibleimmortal
Key Biblical Occurrences (7)
Foundational passages where ἄφθαρτος (aphthartos) carries significant theological or narrative weight.