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
Related Terms
- Body
- Spirit
- Man
- Life
- Carnal