incorruption
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of incorruption
1350–1400; Middle English < Late Latin incorruptiōn- (stem of incorruptiō ). See in- 3, corruption
Example Sentences
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What I had seen was the point at which from corruption issues incorruption.
From Time Magazine Archive
Through doubt the sensuous, which is the particular and visible, is ever becoming spiritualized; even this corruptible puts on incorruption and this mortal puts on immortality.
From The Will to Doubt An essay in philosophy for the general thinker by Lloyd, Alfred H.
So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, death is swallowed up in victory.
From Masonic Monitor of the Degrees of Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason together with the Ceremony of Installation, Laying Corner Stones, Dedications, Masonic Burial, Etc. by Thornburgh, George
It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption: It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power.
From Luther's Small Catechism Explained in Questions and Answers by Sverdrup, H. U.
He called the common resurrection, regeneration, at which our bodies will be regenerated to incorruption, that is to eternity.
From The Homilies of the Anglo-Saxon Church Containing the Sermones Catholici, or Homilies of ?lfric, in the Original Anglo-Saxon, with an English Version. Volume I. by Aelfric, Abbot of Eynsham
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