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ψυχικός G5591
G5591 is the Greek word ψυχικός, transliterated psychikós. The King James Version most often renders it natural.
What it means
sensitive, i.e. animate (in distinction on the one hand from G4152 (πνευματικός), which is the higher or renovated nature; and on the other from G5446 (φυσικός), which is the lower or bestial nature).
Where it comes from
from G5590 (ψυχή).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: natural, sensual.
Verses using ψυχικός
All 5 verses, quoted in full.
1 Corinthians 2:14 · KJV
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.
1 Corinthians 15:44 · KJV
It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body.
1 Corinthians 15:46 · KJV
Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual.
James 3:15 · KJV
This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.
Jude 1:19 · KJV
These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit.
Common questions
What does Strong's G5591 mean?
G5591 is the Greek word ψυχικός (psychikós), meaning sensitive, i.e. animate (in distinction on the one hand from G4152 (πνευματικός), which is the higher or renovated nature; and on the other from G5446 (φυσικός), which is the lower or bestial nature).
How is G5591 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it natural (4 times), sensual (2 times).
How many times does G5591 appear in the Bible?
ψυχικός (psychikós) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5591 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G5590 (ψυχή).
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