Refiner Word Study psychikos (G5591)
G5591  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
ψυχικός
psychikos
5 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"pertaining to the life or soul; in NT animal, as distinguished from spiritual subsistence, 1 Cor. 15:44, 46; occupied with mere animal things, animal, sensual, 1 Cor. 2:14; Jas. 3:15; Jude 19*"

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Definition and meaning

What does psychikos mean in Greek?

5
Occurrences in Scripture
G5591
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

pertaining to the life or soul; in NT animal, as distinguished from spiritual subsistence, 1 Cor. 15:44, 46; occupied with mere animal things, animal, sensual, 1 Cor. 2:14; Jas. 3:15; Jude 19*

In the original Greek the word is written: ψυχικός

Scripture references

Top 5 Bible verses with psychikos

These are the most notable occurrences of psychikos (G5591) across the King James Bible.

1 Corinthians 2:14

But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

1 Corinthians 15:44

It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body.

1 Corinthians 15:46

Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual.

James 3:15

This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.

Jude 1:19

These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about psychikos

What does psychikos mean in Greek?

Strong's G5591 (psychikos) is a Greek word that means: pertaining to the life or soul; in NT animal, as distinguished from spiritual subsistence, 1 Cor. 15:44, 46; occupied with mere animal things, animal, sensual, 1 Cor. 2:14; Jas. 3:15; Jude 19* It appears 5 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does psychikos appear in the Bible?

The word psychikos (G5591) appears 5 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G5591?

Strong's G5591 is psychikos, a Greek word defined as: pertaining to the life or soul; in NT animal, as distinguished from spiritual subsistence, 1 Cor. 15:44, 46; occupied with mere animal things, animal,. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is psychikos in the Old Testament or New Testament?

psychikos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.