The meaning of “ψυχικός”
Understanding psychikós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
natural, sensual. - sensitive, i.e. animate (in distinction on the one hand from πνευματικός, which is the higher or ren...
ψυχικός
natural, sensual. - sensitive, i.e. animate (in distinction on the one hand from πνευματικός, which is the higher or renovated nature - and on the other from φυσικός, which is the lower or bestial nature)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Corinthians 2:14 | “But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.” Word: ψυχικός (psychikós) | |
| 1 Corinthians 15:44 | “It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body.” Word: ψυχικός (psychikós) | |
| 1 Corinthians 15:46 | “Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual.” Word: ψυχικός (psychikós) | |
| James 3:15 | “This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.” Word: ψυχικός (psychikós) | |
| Jude 1:19 | “These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit.” Word: ψυχικός (psychikós) |