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carnally

Meaning of “carnally”

In a carnal manner; according to the flesh; in a manner to gratify the flesh or sensual desire.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
4 occurrences4 verses3 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Leviticus 18:20

Complete exact-word concordance

Every verse containing “carnally”

KJV PCE
Leviticus 18:20
Moreover thou shalt not lie carnally with thy neighbour’s wife, to defile thyself with her.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Leviticus 18:20 · retained source text

Moreouer, thou shalt not lie carnally with thy neighbours wife, to defile thy selfe with her.

Leviticus 19:20
¶ And whosoever lieth carnally with a woman, that is a bondmaid, betrothed to an husband, and not at all redeemed, nor freedom given her; she shall be scourged; they shall not be put to death, because she was not free.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Leviticus 19:20 · retained source text

¶ And whosoeuer lieth carnally with a woman that is a bondmaid, betrothed to an husband, and not at all redeemed, nor freedome given her, she shall be scourged: they shall not be put to death, because she was not free:

1611 marginal noteOr, abused by any. Heb. reproched by [or for] man.

1611 marginal noteOr, they. Heb. there shall bee a scourging.

Numbers 5:13
And a man lie with her carnally, and it be hid from the eyes of her husband, and be kept close, and she be defiled, and there be no witness against her, neither she be taken with the manner;
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Numbers 5:13 · retained source text

And a man lye with her carnally, and it be hid from the eyes of her husband, and be kept close, and she be defiled, and there be no witnesse against her, neither she be taken with the maner;

Romans 8:6
For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Romans 8:6 · retained source text

For to be carnally minded, is death: but to be spiritually minded, is life and peace:

1611 marginal noteGr. the minding of the flesh.

1611 marginal noteGr. the minding of the spirit.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

In a carnal manner; according to the flesh; in a manner to gratify the flesh or sensual desire.

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