σάρξ: sarx (G4561), a Greek word meaning "flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the symbol of what is external, or as the means of kindred), or (by implication) human nature (wit"
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The Greek word "σάρξ" (sarx) primarily refers to "flesh," meaning the soft substance of the body or the physical material of living beings. It can describe the human body as a whole, distinguish the physical from the immaterial aspects of a person, or highlight human mortality and earthly existence. In some contexts, it is associated with physical desires or impulses, and in ethical discussions, especially in Paul's writings, it often represents the part of human nature prone to sinful tendencies.
flesh; the body as physical substance
Etymologically, sarx traces to probably from the base of (σαρόω). In the King James Version, this word is translated as carnal(-ly, + -ly minded), and flesh(-ly).
- the meat of an animal (as food)
- human nature, with its frailties and passions
- the physical body as opposed to the soul or spirit
- kindred or family relation
- the seat of sinful desires; the corrupt aspect of human nature
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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σάρξ
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G4561
flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the symbol of what is external, or as the means of kindred), or (by implication) human nature (wit
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