The meaning of “σαρκικός”
Understanding sarkikós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
carnal, fleshly. - pertaining to flesh, i.e. (by extension) bodily, temporal, or (by implication) animal, unregenerate
σαρκικός
carnal, fleshly. - pertaining to flesh, i.e. (by extension) bodily, temporal, or (by implication) animal, unregenerate
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 15:27 | “It hath pleased them verily; and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister unto them in carnal things.” Word: σαρκικός (sarkikós) | |
| 1 Corinthians 3:4 | “For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal?” Word: σαρκικός (sarkikós) | |
| 2 Corinthians 10:4 | “(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)” Word: σαρκικός (sarkikós) | |
| Hebrews 7:16 | “Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life.” Word: σαρκικός (sarkikós) | |
| 1 Peter 2:11 | “Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;” Word: σαρκικός (sarkikós) |