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G4561Greek

σάρξ

Definition and meaning

sarx (sarx') n. 1. flesh (as stripped of the skin) 2. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food) 3. (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the symbol of what is external, or as the means of kindred) 4. (by implication) human nature (with its frailties (physically or morally) and passions) 5. (specially) a human being (as such) [probably from the base of G4563] KJV: carnal(-ly, + -ly minded), flesh(-ly) Root(s): G4563

Tagged KJV passages

130 matching verses - 151.0 tagged occurrences

Highlighted words carry the exact Strong's tag in the installed KJV text. A verse may contain more than one occurrence. These are tagged English renderings, not independently verified original-language token counts.

Galatians 4:23

But he who was of the bondwoman was born after the flesh; but he of the freewoman was by promise.

Matched English: flesh
Galatians 4:29

But as then he that was born after the flesh persecuted him that was born after the Spirit, even so it is now.

Matched English: flesh
Galatians 5:13

For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.

Matched English: flesh
Galatians 5:16

This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.

Matched English: flesh
Galatians 5:17

For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.

Matched English: flesh, flesh
Galatians 5:19

Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,

Matched English: flesh
Galatians 5:24

And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.

Matched English: flesh
Galatians 6:8

For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.

Matched English: flesh, flesh
Galatians 6:12

As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ.

Matched English: flesh
Galatians 6:13

For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh.

Matched English: flesh
Ephesians 2:3

Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.

Matched English: flesh, flesh
Ephesians 2:11

Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands;

Matched English: flesh, flesh
Ephesians 2:15

Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace;

Matched English: flesh
Ephesians 5:29

For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church:

Matched English: flesh
Ephesians 5:30

For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones.

Matched English: flesh
Ephesians 5:31

For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh.

Matched English: flesh
Ephesians 6:5

Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;

Matched English: flesh
Ephesians 6:12

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

Matched English: flesh
Philippians 1:22

But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not.

Matched English: flesh
Philippians 1:24

Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.

Matched English: flesh
Philippians 3:3

For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.

Matched English: flesh
Philippians 3:4

Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more:

Matched English: flesh, flesh
Colossians 1:22

In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight:

Matched English: flesh
Colossians 1:24

Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church:

Matched English: flesh