King James Version with full narration by Alexander Scourby
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Flesh
CategoryTheological Term / Doctrinal Term
Modern Equivalentthe sinful human nature; bodily existence; the self-centered life opposed to the Spirit.
KJV Word TypeNoun
DefinitionOne of the most theologically significant words in the KJV. "Flesh" (Greek: sarx) has several overlapping meanings: (1) the physical body; (2) human weakness or frailty; (3) the fallen sinful nature that wars against the Spirit. Paul's contrast of "flesh" and "Spirit" is foundational to understanding the Christian life.
Key Verses"For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other." (Galatians 5:17); "So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God." (Romans 8:8)