G853: ἀφανίζω
aphanízō · “to destroy”
Definition
to render unapparent, i.e. (actively) consume (becloud), or (passively) disappear (be destroyed)
KJV translates it as: corrupt, disfigure, perish, vanish away
Word origin: from G852 (ἀφανής);
Extended definition
(ἀφανής), [in LXX for שָׁמֵם ni., שָׁמַד hi., etc. ;]
1. to make unseen, hide from sight (Xen., a1.).
2. Later (MM, see word)
(a) to destroy: Mat.6:19-20;
(b) to disfigure: Mat.6:16. Pass., to vanish: Jas.4:14; to perish: Act.13:41(LXX).†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G853 is translated
- destroy ×2
- they disfigure ×1
- do perish ×1
- vanishing; ×1
Bible verses with G853 (aphanízō)
Aphanízō appears in 5 verses.
- Matthew 6:16
Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
- Matthew 6:19
Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
- Matthew 6:20
But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:
- Acts 13:41
Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish: for I work a work in your days, a work which ye shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.
- James 4:14
Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.