5446. phusikos

Lexicon

phusikos: Natural

Original Word: φυσικός
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: phusikos
Pronunciation: foo-see-kos'
Phonetic Spelling: (foo-see-kos')
Definition: Natural
Meaning: natural, (a) according to nature, (b) merely animal.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

natural.

From phusis; "physical", i.e. (by implication) instinctive -- natural. Compare psuchikos.

see GREEK phusis

see GREEK psuchikos

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 5446 physikós (an adjective, derived from 5449 /phýsis, "nature") – natural, describing the behavior of an unregenerate person, i.e. a nature lacking divine transformation (salvation). See 5449 (physis).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from phusis
Definition
natural, according to nature
NASB Translation
creatures of instinct (1), natural (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 5446: φυσικός

φυσικός, φυσικη, φυσικον (φύσις), natural; i. e., a. produced by nature, inborn (very often so from Xenophon, (mem. 3, 9, 1) down).

b. agreeable to nature (Dionysius Halicarnassus, Plutarch, others): opposed to παρά φύσιν, Romans 1:26,(27).

c. governed by (the instincts of) nature: ζῷα γεγεννημένα φυσικά, 2 Peter 2:12 (R. V. born mere animals).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from φύσις (physis), meaning "nature."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for φυσικός, the concept of "natural" can be related to Hebrew terms that describe creation or nature, such as יָצַר (yatsar, Strong's 3335) meaning "to form" or "to create," and טֶבַע (teba, not in Strong's) meaning "nature" or "natural order." These terms reflect the inherent qualities and order established by God in the world.

Usage: The term φυσικός is used in the New Testament to describe that which is natural or according to nature, often in contrast to that which is spiritual or supernatural.

Context: The Greek word φυσικός (physikos) appears in the New Testament to denote aspects of human nature or the natural world. It is used to describe behaviors, characteristics, or phenomena that are inherent or instinctive, as opposed to those that are spiritual or divinely inspired. The term is often employed in discussions contrasting the natural state of humanity with the transformative work of the Holy Spirit.

In Romans 1:26-27, Paul uses the concept of natural versus unnatural to discuss human behaviors that deviate from God's design. The passage highlights the consequences of turning away from God's truth, leading to actions that are against nature. Here, φυσικός underscores the inherent order established by God in creation.

In 2 Peter 2:12, the word is used to describe certain individuals as "creatures of instinct," emphasizing their natural, unreasoning behavior, which leads to their destruction. This usage contrasts the natural, instinct-driven life with the life led by the Spirit, which is characterized by wisdom and discernment.

The term φυσικός serves as a reminder of the distinction between the natural human condition and the spiritual life offered through Christ. It calls believers to transcend their natural inclinations and live according to the Spirit, reflecting the transformative power of the Gospel.

Forms and Transliterations

φυσικα φυσικά φυσικὰ φυσικην φυσικήν φυσικὴν phusika phusiken phusikēn physika physikà physiken physikēn physikḕn

Englishman's Concordance

Romans 1:26 Adj-AFS
GRK: μετήλλαξαν τὴν φυσικὴν χρῆσιν εἰς
NAS: exchanged the natural function
KJV: women did change the natural use into
INT: changed the natural use into

Romans 1:27 Adj-AFS
GRK: ἀφέντες τὴν φυσικὴν χρῆσιν τῆς
NAS: abandoned the natural function
KJV: leaving the natural use
INT: having left the natural use of the

2 Peter 2:12 Adj-NNP
GRK: ζῷα γεγεννημένα φυσικὰ εἰς ἅλωσιν
NAS: born as creatures of instinct to be captured
KJV: these, as natural brute beasts,
INT: animals born natural for capture

Strong's Greek 5446
3 Occurrences

φυσικὰ — 1 Occ.
φυσικὴν — 2 Occ.