Bible Dictionary

Body

The physical structure of a person or living creature.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

368

Entry Position

42 of 368

Letter

B

Meaning

The physical structure of a person or living creature.

Key Scriptures

  • Genesis 2:21-23
  • Psalm 139:13-16
  • Matthew 26:26
  • Romans 12:4-5
  • 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
  • 1 Corinthians 12:12-27
  • Ephesians 4:12
  • Colossians 1:18

Also Called

bodies

Original Language

Greek

σῶμα

sōma

body

Meaning

A body is the physical structure of a person or living creature.

It consists of the parts that make up a living being.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, body refers to the physical body of a person or animal.

The term is also used figuratively for a unified group of people and for the body of Christ in various passages.


Key References

  • Genesis 2:21-23
  • Psalm 139:13-16
  • Matthew 26:26
  • Romans 12:4-5
  • 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
  • 1 Corinthians 12:12-27
  • Ephesians 4:12
  • Colossians 1:18

  • Flesh
  • Member
  • Church
  • Temple
  • Resurrection

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Scriptures

  • Genesis 2:21-23
  • Psalm 139:13-16
  • Matthew 26:26
  • Romans 12:4-5
  • 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
  • 1 Corinthians 12:12-27
  • Ephesians 4:12
  • Colossians 1:18

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