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σαρκικός G4559

G4559 is the Greek word σαρκικός, transliterated sarkikós. The King James Version most often renders it carnal.

Word: σαρκικόςTransliteration: sarkikósLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 9 verses

What it means

pertaining to flesh, i.e. (by extension) bodily, temporal, or (by implication) animal, unregenerate.

Where it comes from

from G4561 (σάρξ).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 10 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

carnal 7×fleshly 2×carnal things 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: carnal, fleshly.

Verses using σαρκικός

All 9 verses, quoted in full.

Romans 7:14 · KJV

For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin.

1 Corinthians 3:1 · KJV

And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ.

1 Corinthians 3:3 · KJV

For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men?

1 Corinthians 3:4 · KJV

For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal?

1 Corinthians 9:11 · KJV

If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things?

2 Corinthians 1:12 · KJV

For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.

2 Corinthians 10:4 · KJV

(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)

Hebrews 7:16 · KJV

Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life.

1 Peter 2:11 · KJV

Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;

Common questions

What does Strong's G4559 mean?

G4559 is the Greek word σαρκικός (sarkikós), meaning pertaining to flesh, i.e. (by extension) bodily, temporal, or (by implication) animal, unregenerate.

How is G4559 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it carnal (7 times), fleshly (2 times), carnal things (1 time).

How many times does G4559 appear in the Bible?

σαρκικός (sarkikós) is tagged in 9 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4559 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4561 (σάρξ).

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