The meaning of “πνευματικός”
Understanding pneumatikós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
spiritual. - non-carnal, i.e. (humanly) ethereal (as opposed to gross), or (dæmoniacally) a spirit (concretely), or (div...
πνευματικός
spiritual. - non-carnal, i.e. (humanly) ethereal (as opposed to gross), or (dæmoniacally) a spirit (concretely), or (divinely) supernatural, regenerate, religious
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 7:14 | “For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin.” Word: πνευματικός (pneumatikós) | |
| 1 Corinthians 10:4 | “And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.” Word: πνευματικός (pneumatikós) | |
| Galatians 6:1 | “Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.” Word: πνευματικός (pneumatikós) | |
| Ephesians 5:19 | “Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;” Word: πνευματικός (pneumatikós) | |
| Colossians 3:16 | “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.” Word: πνευματικός (pneumatikós) |