σαρκικός

sarkikosAdjectiveG4559

fleshly

From: from G4561 (σάρξ);

Short Definition

pertaining to flesh, i.e. (by extension) bodily, temporal, or (by implication) animal, unregenerate

Full Lexicon Entry

= Lat. carnalis, i.e. (a) associated with or pertaining to the flesh, fleshly, carnal: (b) in a more ethical sense, of the nature of the flesh, under the control of its appetites, fleshly, carnal, sensual (but including more than mere sensuality; cf. Hort, 1Pe., 133).
Synonyms
*σάρκινος *(which see), *ψυχικός; *cf. Tr., Syn., §§ LXXi, LXXii; Lft., Notes, 184 f.; Vau. on

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

6 times

Appears 6 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
2
2 Corinthians
2
1 Peter
1
Romans
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 3:3
  • 1 Corinthians 9:11
  • 1 Peter 2:11
  • 2 Corinthians 1:12
  • 2 Corinthians 10:4

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