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Gangrene

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The Greek gangraina ( 2 Timothy 2:17 ) can refer either to gangrene, a death of soft tissue resulting from problems with blood flow (NAS, NRSV, REB) or to an ulcer (canker, KJV; open sore, TEV). In 2Timothy gangraina is used figuratively for false teachings which destroy people who accept them.

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Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Gangrene'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hbd/​g/gangrene.html. 1991.
 
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