The meaning of “φύσις”
Understanding phýsis reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(man-)kind, nature(-al). - growth (by germination or expansion), i.e. (by implication) natural production (lineal descen...
φύσις
(man-)kind, nature(-al). - growth (by germination or expansion), i.e. (by implication) natural production (lineal descent) - by extension, a genus or sort - figuratively, native disposition, constitution or usage
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 2:27 | “And shall not uncircumcision which is by nature, if it fulfil the law, judge thee, who by the letter and circumcision dost transgress the law?” Word: φύσις (phýsis) | |
| 1 Corinthians 11:14 | “Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair, it is a shame unto him?” Word: φύσις (phýsis) | |
| Galatians 4:8 | “Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by nature are no gods.” Word: φύσις (phýsis) | |
| Ephesians 2:3 | “Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.” Word: φύσις (phýsis) | |
| James 3:7 | “For every kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of mankind:” Word: φύσις (phýsis) |