Bible Dictionary

Flesh

The soft substance of the body covering the bones; the physical body.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

186 of 516

Letter

F

Meaning

The soft substance of the body covering the bones; the physical body.

Key Scriptures

  • Genesis 2:24
  • Genesis 6:12
  • Psalm 78:39
  • Isaiah 40:5-8
  • John 1:14
  • Romans 8:1-9
  • Galatians 5:16-17
  • 1 Peter 1:24

Original Language

Hebrew

בָּשָׂר

basar

flesh

Greek

σάρξ

sarx

flesh

Meaning

Flesh is the soft substance of the body covering the bones; the physical body.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, flesh refers to the physical body of people or animals.

The term is also used in various contexts to describe human nature, mankind, or bodily life.


Key References

  • Genesis 2:24
  • Genesis 6:12
  • Psalm 78:39
  • Isaiah 40:5-8
  • John 1:14
  • Romans 8:1-9
  • Galatians 5:16-17
  • 1 Peter 1:24

  • Body
  • Spirit
  • Man
  • Life
  • Carnal

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Scriptures

  • Genesis 2:24
  • Genesis 6:12
  • Psalm 78:39
  • Isaiah 40:5-8
  • John 1:14
  • Romans 8:1-9
  • Galatians 5:16-17
  • 1 Peter 1:24

Related Terms

Study Topics

flesh body humanity life