Bible Dictionary

Carnal

relating to the physical body, flesh, or physical desires rather than spiritual matters

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Total Entries

116

Entry Position

21 of 116

Letter

C

Meaning

relating to the physical body, flesh, or physical desires rather than spiritual matters

Key Scriptures

  • Romans 8
  • 1 Corinthians 3
  • 2 Corinthians 10
  • Hebrews 7

Also Called

fleshly worldly

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Basic Meaning

Carnal describes something relating to the body, physical nature, or bodily desires rather than the spiritual.


Biblical Usage

The word carnal appears in Scripture in passages concerning the flesh, human nature, and earthly matters.


  • Flesh
  • Spirit
  • Mind

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Scriptures

  • Romans 8
  • 1 Corinthians 3
  • 2 Corinthians 10
  • Hebrews 7

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