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
So when this corruptible shall put on incorruption and this mortal shall put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written.
From Chit-Chat; Nirvana; The Searchlight by Holt, Mathew Joseph
The ancient Christian, inspired by the glorious doctrine of the resurrection, looked forward with ardent hope to the time when corruption should put on incorruption, and the mortal, immortality.
From The Martyr of the Catacombs A Tale of Ancient Rome by Anonymous
The Jewish high priests wore a linen garment of the purest byssus—which was a symbol of firmness, incorruption, and of the clearest splendour, for fine linen is very difficult to tear.
From Needlework As Art by Alford, Marianne Margaret Compton Cust, Viscountess
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.
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