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
Related Terms
- Flesh
- Member
- Church
- Temple
- Resurrection