Flesh, sinful nature

The physical aspect of human beings, which distinguishes them from God and is therefore frequently used in the NT as a symbol of human sinful nature in contrast with God’s perfection. (The Greek word for “flesh” is sometimes translated by other words and phrases in the passages cited in this theme.).

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Flesh as the bodily substance of human beings As individuals or in relation to others Ps 84:2 See also Ge 2:23–24; Ge 29:14; 1 Co 15:39 As the means by which Jesus Christ identified with the human race to bring salvation Jn 1:14 See also Eph 2:15; Heb 10:20; 1 Jn 4:2 As subject to mortality Is 40:6–7…