Greek Word Study
σάρξ
sárx
G4561

Quick Facts

Strong's Number
G4561
KJV Translations
carnal(-ly+ -ly minded)flesh(-ly)
Derivation / Root
probably from the base of G4563 (σαρόω);

Definition of sárx

σάρξ (sárx) 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 (with its frailties (physically or morally) and passions), or (specially), a human being (as such)

Word Origin

This word comes probably from the base of G4563 (σαρόω); See the root word: G4563 (σαρόω).

KJV Translation Variants

The Greek word σάρξ (sárx) is translated into the following English words in the King James Version:

English TranslationStrong's Ref
carnal(-lyG4561
+ -ly minded)G4561
flesh(-ly)G4561

Translation data from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible.

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