φυσικός

phusikosAdjectiveG5446

natural

From: from G5449 (φύσις);

Short Definition

"physical", i.e. (by implication) instinctive

Full Lexicon Entry

natural (a) produced by nature, innate (Xen., Arist.); (b) according to nature (Arist., Diod.): opposite to παρὰ φύσιν; (with) governed by mere natural instinct (of. Plut., Mor., 706 A): ζῷα γεγεννημένα φ. (RV, born mere animals; Mayor, born creatures of instinct; ICC, animals born of mere nature)

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Romans
2
2 Peter
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Peter 2:12
  • Romans 1:26
  • Romans 1:27

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