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Strong's G4560 σάρκινος (sarkinos)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H4560 — macar (“commit”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G4560
Language Greek
Linked Usages 4
Books 3

Strong's G4560 Quick Answer

Strong's G4560 σάρκινος (sarkinos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. sarkinos (sar'-kee-nos) adj. 1. similar to flesh 2. (by analogy) soft It has 4 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include heart, flesh, give, new, and spirit. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
sarkinos (sar'-kee-nos) adj. 1. similar to flesh 2. (by analogy) soft
Usage
4 linked usages
Books
3 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
heart, flesh, give, new, and spirit

Meaning and Definition

sarkinos (sar'-kee-nos) adj. 1. similar to flesh 2. (by analogy) soft [from G4561] KJV: fleshly Root(s): G4561

Original Word
σάρκινος
Transliteration
sarkinos
Derivation
Root: σάρξ R1: 4561
Morphology
adjective

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4560. 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: σάρκινος, -η, -ον (σάρξ), [in LXX: 2Ch.32:8, Eze.11:19 36:26 (בָּשָׂר), Est.4:17, Pro.24:23 (Pro.29:27) * ;] = Lat. carneus (the termination -ινος denoting the substance or material of a thing; see Tr., Syn., § LXXii; Lft., Notes, 184; and for illustrations from π., see MM, xxii), of the flesh, of flesh, fleshy (Plat., Arist., Plut., al.): Rom.7:14, 1Co.3:1, 2Co.3:3, Heb.7:16. (Rec. has -ικός in all these passages except 2Co.3:3, but the evidence is decisive against it.)† SYN.: σαρκικός, q.v (AS)

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English Usage Signals

Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.

heart flesh give new spirit stone our god put tables arms lord

How Strong's G4560 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 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 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 3 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G4560 (σάρκινος) appears 3 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G4560 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 G4560 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

2 Corinthians 3:3 KJV

Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart.

Strong's G4560 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

3 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

2 Chronicles 32:8 Septuagint / Brenton

With him are arms of flesh; but with us is the Lord our God to save us, and to fight our battle. And the people were encouraged at the words of Hezekiah king of Judah.

Ezekiel 11:19 Septuagint / Brenton

And I will give them another heart, and will put a new spirit within them; and will extract the heart of stone from their flesh, and give them a heart of flesh:

Ezekiel 36:26 Septuagint / Brenton

And I will give you a new heart, and will put a new spirit in you: and I will take away the heart of stone out of your flesh, and will give you a heart of flesh.

Usage Excerpts

First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4560.

2 Chronicles 32:8 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
With him are arms of flesh; but with us is the Lord our God to save us, and to fight our battle. And the people were encouraged at the words of Hezekiah king of Judah.
Ezekiel 11:19 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And I will give them another heart, and will put a new spirit within them; and will extract the heart of stone from their flesh, and give them a heart of flesh:
Ezekiel 36:26 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And I will give you a new heart, and will put a new spirit in you: and I will take away the heart of stone out of your flesh, and will give you a heart of flesh.
2 Corinthians 3:3 New Testament, KJV
Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4560, grouped by book.

2 Chronicles 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 Chronicles 32:8
Ezekiel 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ezekiel 11:19 Ezekiel 36:26
2 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
2 Corinthians 3:3

Strong's G4560 FAQ

What does sarkinos (σάρκινος) mean?

Sarkinos (Strong's G4560) is a Greek word most simply glossed "fleshly". sarkinos (sar'-kee-nos) adj. 1. similar to flesh 2. (by analogy) soft

How many times is sarkinos (σάρκινος) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G4560 across 3 books.

Where can I study sarkinos (σάρκινος) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4560 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate sarkinos (σάρκινος)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as heart, flesh, give, new, spirit, and stone. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G4560 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 3 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G4560, with linked reader references where each row is available.