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fleshly

Meaning of “fleshly”

Pertaining to the flesh or its desires; carnal.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
3 occurrences3 verses3 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: 2 Corinthians 1:12

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Every verse containing “fleshly”

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2 Corinthians 1:12
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.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Corinthians 1:12 · retained source text

For our reioycing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicitie and godly sinceritie, not with fleshly wisedome, but by the grace of God, wee haue had our conuersation in the world, and more aboundantly to youwards.

Colossians 2:18
Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Colossians 2:18 · retained source text

Let no man beguile you of your reward, in a voluntary humilitie, and worshipping of Angels, intruding into those things which hee hath not seene, vainely puft vp by his fleshly minde:

1611 marginal noteOr, iudge against you.

1611 marginal noteGr. being a voluntary. in humilitie.

1 Peter 2:11
Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 1 Peter 2:11 · retained source text

Dearely beloued, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrimes, abstaine from fleshly lusts, which warre against the soule,

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Pertaining to the flesh; corporeal. Carnal; worldly; lascivious.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 1, leaf 774