ΟἸΚΟΦΘΟΡΟΙ, οἰκοφθοροι
OIKOPHTHOROI, oikophthoroi
Sounds Like: oy-ko-FTHO-roy
Translations: house-destroyers, destroyers of homes, corrupters of households, ruinous to families
From the root: ΟΙΚΟΦΘΟΡΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun
Explanation: This word is a compound adjective or noun, formed from 'οἶκος' (house, household) and 'φθείρω' (to destroy, corrupt). It describes individuals who are destructive to homes, families, or households, often implying moral corruption or ruin. It can be used to refer to people who cause the breakdown of family structures or who lead household members astray.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G3611 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Ignatius of Antioch
- Ignatius’ Letter to the Ephesians — 16:1
From the same root
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