Topical Encyclopedia The term "corrupted" in the Bible often refers to the moral and spiritual degradation that occurs when individuals or societies turn away from God's commandments and embrace sin. This concept is prevalent throughout Scripture, illustrating the consequences of deviating from divine truth and righteousness.Old Testament Context In the Old Testament, the idea of corruption is frequently associated with idolatry and moral decay. The Hebrew word often translated as "corrupt" is "shachath," which can mean to spoil, ruin, or pervert. In Genesis 6:11-12, the earth is described as being "corrupt" before God, filled with violence, leading to the judgment of the flood: "Now the earth was corrupt in the sight of God, and full of violence. God looked upon the earth and saw that it was corrupt; for all living creatures on the earth had corrupted their ways." The Israelites are repeatedly warned against corruption through idolatry and disobedience. In Deuteronomy 4:16, Moses cautions the people: "so that you do not act corruptly and make for yourselves an idol in the form of any figure, the likeness of male or female." Here, corruption is linked to the abandonment of worshiping the one true God in favor of man-made images. New Testament Context In the New Testament, corruption is often discussed in the context of moral and spiritual purity. The Greek word "phtheiro" is used to describe corruption, which can imply moral decay or destruction. The Apostle Paul addresses the issue of corruption in several of his epistles. In 1 Corinthians 15:33, he warns, "Do not be deceived: 'Bad company corrupts good character.'" This highlights the influence of sinful associations on a believer's moral integrity. Paul also contrasts the perishable, corruptible nature of the physical body with the imperishable, incorruptible nature of the resurrected body in 1 Corinthians 15:42: "So will it be with the resurrection of the dead: What is sown is perishable; it is raised imperishable." Spiritual Implications Corruption in the biblical sense is not merely a physical or societal issue but a profound spiritual problem. It signifies a departure from God's holiness and an embrace of sin, leading to spiritual death. Romans 1:21-23 describes the process of corruption as humanity's rejection of God's truth: "For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts. Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools, and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images of mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles." Redemption from Corruption The Bible offers hope for redemption from corruption through Jesus Christ. Believers are called to live in the newness of life, free from the corruption of sin. In 2 Peter 1:4, Peter speaks of the divine promises that enable believers to "escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires." Through faith in Christ, individuals are transformed and empowered to live in righteousness, reflecting God's holiness. The concept of corruption serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of sin and the need for divine intervention through the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (imp. & p. p.) of Corrupt.Greek 4595. sepo -- to make corrupt, pass. become corrupt ... become corrupt NASB Word Usage rotted (1). be corrupted, perish. Apparently a primary verb; to putrefy, ie (figuratively) perish -- be corrupted. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4595.htm - 6k 2704. kataphtheiro -- to destroy entirely 1384. dokimos -- tested, approved 5351. phtheiro -- to destroy, corrupt, spoil Strong's Hebrew 7843. shachath -- perhaps to go to ruin... 4), act...corruptly (1), acted corruptly (3), acted...corruptly (1), acting corruptly (1), blemished animal (1), corrupt (8), corrupted (4), depravity (1 ... /hebrew/7843.htm - 6k Library Whether a Habit Can be Corrupted? Whether the Sacramental Species Can be Corrupted? Nature which Cannot be Corrupted is the Highest Good; that which ... The Corrupted Nature of a More Excellent Order Sometimes Better ... Whether a Habit is Corrupted or Diminished through Mere Cessation ... How Habits are Corrupted or Diminished (Three Articles) "They have Corrupted Themselves; their Spot is not the Spot of his ... And it was Manifested unto Me, that those Things be Good which yet ... But Let us Consider what are the Arguments by which He Tries to ... One who had Betrothed a Maiden, Corrupted Her Sister... Thesaurus Corrupted (28 Occurrences)... & pp) of Corrupt. Multi-Version Concordance Corrupted (28 Occurrences). 2 Corinthians 7:2 Open your hearts to us. We wronged no one. We corrupted no one. ... /c/corrupted.htm - 15k Corrupt (59 Occurrences) Flies (16 Occurrences) Depraved (12 Occurrences) Depravity (4 Occurrences) Corruptly (20 Occurrences) Dealt (130 Occurrences) Lewd (37 Occurrences) Eve (5 Occurrences) Vulgate Resources Have Christians corrupted the Bible? | GotQuestions.orgHas the Bible been corrupted, altered, edited, revised, or tampered with? | GotQuestions.org Total depravity - is it biblical? | GotQuestions.org Corrupted: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Corrupted (28 Occurrences)2 Corinthians 7:2 2 Corinthians 11:3 Ephesians 4:22 1 Timothy 6:5 2 Timothy 3:8 Titus 1:15 James 5:2 Jude 1:10 Jude 1:23 Revelation 19:2 Genesis 6:12 Exodus 8:24 Exodus 32:7 Deuteronomy 9:12 Deuteronomy 32:5 Judges 2:19 Psalms 14:1 Psalms 53:1 Proverbs 25:26 Ezekiel 16:47 Ezekiel 23:3 Ezekiel 23:8 Ezekiel 23:21 Ezekiel 28:17 Hosea 9:9 Zephaniah 3:1 Zephaniah 3:7 Malachi 2:8 Subtopics Related Terms |