Bible Dictionary

Flesh

the soft substance covering the bones of a living body; the physical body or bodily nature

Quick Reference

Total Entries

116

Entry Position

43 of 116

Letter

F

Meaning

the soft substance covering the bones of a living body; the physical body or bodily nature

Key Scriptures

  • Genesis 6:12
  • Isaiah 40:5
  • John 1:14
  • Romans 8

Also Called

body human flesh

Related Terms

Basic Meaning

Flesh is the soft tissue of the body covering the bones and organs of humans and animals.


Biblical Usage

The word flesh appears throughout Scripture in reference to the human body, living beings, human nature, and physical life.


  • Body
  • Carnal
  • Spirit

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Scriptures

  • Genesis 6:12
  • Isaiah 40:5
  • John 1:14
  • Romans 8

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