Lexical Definition
σαρκικός sarkikós (sar-kee-kos') fleshly G:A
from σάρξ
carnal, fleshly.
- pertaining to flesh, i.e. (by extension) bodily, temporal, or (by implication) animal, unregenerate
Abbott-Smith
* σαρκικός, -ή, -όν (< σάρξ) (v.l. for σάρκινος, Arist., H.A., x, 2, 7)
= Lat. carnalis, i.e.
(a) associated with or pertaining to the flesh, fleshly, carnal: Ro 15:27, I Co 9:11;
(b) in a more ethical sense, of the nature of the flesh, under the control of its appetites, fleshly, carnal, sensual (but including more than mere sensuality; cf. Hort, I Pe., 133): I Co 3:3, II Co 1:12 10:4, I Pe 2:11.†
SYN.: σάρκινος (q.v.), ψυχικός; cf. Tr., Syn., §§ lxxi, lxxii; Lft., Notes, 184 f.; Vau. on Ro 7:14
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Romans | 7:14 · 15:27 |
| 1 Corinthians | 3:3 · 9:11 |
| 2 Corinthians | 1:12 · 10:4 |
| 1 Peter | 2:11 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
σαρκικός-ῐνος, η, ον,
of or like flesh, fleshy, σ. ὄζος (see. ὄζος) σ. [μέρη] fleshy parts, such as the gums, [Refs 4th c.BC+]; made of flesh (and blood), [Refs]; ἄνθρωποι θνατοὶ καὶ σ. [Refs 2nd c.BC+]; σ. ἰχθῦς (opposed to a dream) [Refs 3rd c.BC+]; τοῖς τὸ χρήσιμον καὶ σ. καὶ ὠφέλιμον [ἔχουσι τῶν λόγων] substantial, [Refs 1st c.AD+]
__2 made of gut, σχοινία [Refs 2nd c.AD+]
__3 fleshly, of the flesh, Ep. Hebrew [NT]
__II fleshy, corpulent, [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__III σαρκικόςινος ἤτοι γυργαθός, perhaps ={σαργάνη}[Refs]
LSJ Scripture Refs: Rom.7.14