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Strong's G4559 σαρκικός (sarkikos)

Sarkikos means “carnal” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H4559 — micpereth (“Mispereth”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G4559
Language Greek
Linked Usages 10
Books 5

Strong's G4559 Quick Answer

Strong's G4559 σαρκικός (sarkikos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. sarkikos (sar-kee-kos') adj. 1. pertaining to flesh 2. (by extension) bodily, temporal It has 10 linked Bible usages across 5 books. Visible English usage signals include carnal and fleshly. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
sarkikos (sar-kee-kos') adj. 1. pertaining to flesh 2. (by extension) bodily, temporal
Usage
10 linked usages
Books
5 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
carnal and fleshly

Meaning and Definition

sarkikos (sar-kee-kos') adj. 1. pertaining to flesh 2. (by extension) bodily, temporal 3. (by implication) animal, unregenerate [from G4561] KJV: carnal, fleshly Root(s): G4561

Original Word
σαρκικός
Transliteration
sarkikos
Derivation
Root: σάρξ R1: 4561
Morphology
adjective

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4559. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

fleshly

Usage: σαρκικός, -ή, -όν (σάρξ) (seel. for σάρκινος, Arist., H.A., x, 2, 7) = Lat. carnalis, i.e. __(a) associated with or pertaining to the flesh, fleshly, carnal: Rom.15:27, 1Co.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, 1Pe., 133): 1Co.3:3, 2Co.1:12 10:4, 1Pe.2:11.† SYN.: σάρκινος (which see), ψυχικός; cf. Tr., Syn., §§ LXXi, LXXii; Lft., Notes, 184 f.; Vau. on Rom.7:14 (AS)

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How Strong's G4559 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render sarkikos, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

carnal Romans 7:14 8× fleshly 2 Corinthians 1:12 2×

How Strong's G4559 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 10 linked usages.

Strong's G4559 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G4559 in the New Testament

10 indexed usages in New Testament.

Romans 7:14 KJV

For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin.

Romans 15:27 KJV

It hath pleased them verily; and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister unto them in carnal things.

1 Corinthians 3:1 KJV

And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ.

Usage Excerpts

First 10 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4559.

Romans 7:14 New Testament, KJV
For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin.
Romans 15:27 New Testament, KJV
It hath pleased them verily; and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister unto them in carnal things.
1 Corinthians 3:1 New Testament, KJV
And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ.
1 Corinthians 3:3 New Testament, KJV
For 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 3:4 New Testament, KJV
For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal?
1 Corinthians 9:11 New Testament, KJV
If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things?
2 Corinthians 1:12 New Testament, KJV
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 New Testament, KJV
(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)
Hebrews 7:16 New Testament, KJV
Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life.
1 Peter 2:11 New Testament, KJV
Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4559, grouped by book.

Romans 2 usages, New Testament
Romans 7:14 Romans 15:27
1 Corinthians 4 usages, New Testament
1 Corinthians 3:1 1 Corinthians 3:3 1 Corinthians 3:4 1 Corinthians 9:11
2 Corinthians 2 usages, New Testament
2 Corinthians 1:12 2 Corinthians 10:4
Hebrews 1 usage, New Testament
Hebrews 7:16
1 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
1 Peter 2:11

Strong's G4559 FAQ

What does sarkikos (σαρκικός) mean?

Sarkikos (Strong's G4559) is a Greek word most simply glossed "carnal". sarkikos (sar-kee-kos') adj. 1. pertaining to flesh 2. (by extension) bodily, temporal

How many times is sarkikos (σαρκικός) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 10 linked usages for Strong's G4559 across 5 books.

Where can I study sarkikos (σαρκικός) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4559 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate sarkikos (σαρκικός)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as carnal and fleshly. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.