flesh
~G4561
σάρξ
sarx
sarx
Probably from the base of G4563; flesh (as stripped of the skin), that is, (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the symbol of what is external, or as the means of kindred, or (by implication) human nature (with its frailties (physically or morally) and passions), or (specifically) a human being (as such): - carnal (-ly, + -ly minded), flesh ([-ly]).
Total KJV occurrences: 151
Col 2:11 In union with him you were also circumcised with a circumcision performed without human hands by stripping off the corrupt nature by the circumcision performed by the Messiah.
We have had an instant change of nature when born again...and we know it. Peter and Hebrews speaks of purging.
Theres a scripture in Colossians that I want to find....speaks of "something" being taken from our midst by the Cross of Jesus..
I like Etheridge for this scripture..
Greeting
2Pe 1:1 SHEMUN PETROS, a servant of Jeshu Meshiha, to those who by faith the same in preciousness [Or, honour.] with us have been made equal, through the righteousness of our Lord and our Redeemer Jeshu Meshiha.
2Pe 1:2 Grace and peace be multiplied to you through the knowledge of our Lord Jeshu Meshiha.
Confirm Your Calling and Election
2Pe 1:3 As He who all (things) which of the divine power are unto life and godliness [Dechalath Aloha, the fear, reverence, or worship of Aloha.] hath given (us), through the knowledge of Him who hath called us unto the glory of him and of virtue,[Or, excellence. B'teshbuchtho dileh va-damyathrutho.]
2Pe 1:4 by annunciations [Nunciatio, promissum: from, to know, make known.] great and precious which he hath given to you, that by them you may be partakers of the divine nature, while you escape the corruption of the lusts which are in the world;
2Pe 1:5 So, with this, bringing in all diligence,[Or, gravity. Shekoltano.] add to your faith virtue; but to virtue knowledge,
2Pe 1:6 but to knowledge perseverance, but to perseverance patience, but to patience godliness,[Dechalath Aloha, the fear, reverence, or worship of Aloha.]
2Pe 1:7 but to godliness brotherly kindness, but to brotherly kindness love.
2Pe 1:8 For while these are found with you, and abound, neither slothfulness nor unfruitfulness will stand against you in the knowledge of our Lord Jeshu Meshiha.
2Pe 1:9 For he with whom these are not found is blind, and seeth not, and hath forgotten the purification of his former sins.
2Pe 1:10 Upon this the more, my brethren, be careful, that by your good works your calling and your election you may confirm;[Or, make sure.] for, while you do these, you will never lapse ; [Meshtarin, from shara, lapsus est, deliquit, transgressus est.]
Word studies will show that we are purified by the Cross. Most of us have no idea what we have been given at first. So we grow in faith and understanding to a point where we don't forget who and what we are...spiritually minded.
We all have our own speed for this.
Make sense? Or is it confusing?
