Strong's G4559 · Greek
σαρκικός
sarkikós
Definition
pertaining to flesh, i.e. (by extension) bodily, temporal, or (by implication) animal, unregenerate
KJV: carnal, fleshly
Root / derivation: from G4561 (σάρξ);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered σαρκικός across 10 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
10 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Romans2 verses
1 Corinthians4 verses
And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ.
1 Corinthians 3:3For 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 3:4For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal?
1 Corinthians 9:11If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things?
2 Corinthians2 verses
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(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)
Hebrews1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4559 (sarkikós) mean?
pertaining to flesh, i.e. (by extension) bodily, temporal, or (by implication) animal, unregenerate
How many times does G4559 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G4559 (σαρκικός) appears in 10 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “carnal.”
How is sarkikós translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4559 is rendered as “carnal” (7×), “fleshly” (2×), “things” (2×).
Where does the Greek word σαρκικός come from?
from G4561 (σάρξ);