Greek Word Study · Strong’s G3639
ὄλεθρος
olethros · “destructive”
Used 4 times across 4 books
Definition
ὄλεθρος, -ον
(ὄλλυμι, to destroy), [in LXX for שֹׁד. שָׁדַד, etc. ;]
ruin, destruction, death: 1Th.5:3, 1Ti.6:9; αἰώνιος, 2Th.1:9 (L, txt., ὀλέθριος, which see); εἰς ὄ. τῆς σαρκός, for physical discipline, to destroy carnal lusts, 1Co.5:5.†
(ὄλλυμι, to destroy), [in LXX for שֹׁד. שָׁדַד, etc. ;]
ruin, destruction, death: 1Th.5:3, 1Ti.6:9; αἰώνιος, 2Th.1:9 (L, txt., ὀλέθριος, which see); εἰς ὄ. τῆς σαρκός, for physical discipline, to destroy carnal lusts, 1Co.5:5.†
Where it appears
1 Corinthians1
1 Thessalonians1
2 Thessalonians1
1 Timothy1
In the text
1 Corinthians 5:5To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus.1 Thessalonians 5:3For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.2 Thessalonians 1:9Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;1 Timothy 6:9But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
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