Word study · Greek

sarx

flesh

Say it: SARKS (approximate)

σάρξ

What it means

Flesh, human nature. "Born according to the flesh" (4:23, 4:29); the flesh is a major theme in chapters 5 and 6.

Range of meaning

  • FleshThe body.
  • HumanityHuman nature.
  • WeaknessMortal life.

In Galatians

  • Chapter 4

    "Born according to the flesh" (4:23, 4:29).

  • Chapter 5

    "An opportunity for the flesh" and "the works of the flesh" (5:13, 5:16-24).