Strong's Greek · G4561
σάρξ
sárx
Definitionflesh (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)
Derivationprobably from the base of G4563 (σαρόω);
KJV usagecarnal(-ly, + -ly minded), flesh(-ly)
Occurrences151 in the KJV · 130 verses
σάρξ in Scripture
Matthew 16:17
And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar -jona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.
Matthew 19:5
And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh?
Matthew 19:6
Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.
Matthew 24:22
And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect’s sake those days shall be shortened.
Matthew 26:41
Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
Mark 10:8
And they twain shall be one flesh: so then they are no more twain, but one flesh.
Mark 13:20
And except that the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect’s sake, whom he hath chosen, he hath shortened the days.
Mark 14:38
Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.
Luke 3:6
And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.
Luke 24:39
Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.
John 1:13
Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
John 1:14
And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
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