σάρκινος

sarkinosAdjectiveG4560

fleshly

From: from G4561 (σάρξ);

Short Definition

similar to flesh, i.e. (by analogy) soft

Full Lexicon Entry

= Lat. carneus (the termination -*ινος *denoting the substance or material of a thing; see Tr., Syn., § LXXii; Lft., Notes, 184; and for illustrations from π., see MM, xxii), of the flesh, of flesh, fleshy (Plat., Arist., Plut.). (Rec. has -*ικός *in all these passages except, but the evidence is decisive against it.)
Synonyms
σαρκικός, q.v
LXX Usage: (בָּשָׂר), *

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

4 times

Appears 4 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
1
2 Corinthians
1
Hebrews
1
Romans
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 3:1
  • 2 Corinthians 3:3
  • Hebrews 7:16
  • Romans 7:14

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