incorruption

[ in-kuh-ruhp-shuhn ]

noun

, Archaic.

1. the quality or condition of being incorrupt.

Word History and Origins

Origin of incorruption¹

1350–1400; Middle English < Late Latin incorruptiōn- (stem of incorruptiō ). See in- ³, corruption

Example Sentences

“Flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God,” he declares, “neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.”

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"We shall be changed, for this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality."

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In incorruption is the last and sealing word of this letter, which we have been so long studying together.

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It was sown in corruption, little by little laying her low; but it shall be raised in incorruption, no more to be silenced by disease, or to give up through decay of strength. 

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And thus the communication of Christ is imparted; that is, the Holy Ghost, the earnest of incorruption, the confirmation of the faith, the way of ascent to God.

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