Word study · Greek
sarx
flesh
Say it: SARKS (approximate)
σάρξ
What it means
Flesh, the physical body, and by extension human nature in its weakness. John 1:14 says the Word became flesh, and in chapter 6 Jesus says the bread he gives is his flesh (6:51-56), though he also says "the flesh profits nothing" (6:63), speaking of flesh without the Spirit. Paul uses it more negatively, of human nature set against God.
Range of meaning
- FleshThe body.
- HumanityHuman nature.
- WeaknessMortal life.
In John
- Chapter 6
"The bread which I will give is my flesh" (6:51-56, 6:63).