5447. phusikós
Lexicon
phusikós: natural

Original Word: φυσικός
Part of Speech: Adverb
Transliteration: phusikós
Pronunciation: foo-see-KOS
Phonetic Spelling: (foo-see-koce')
Definition: natural
Meaning: by nature, naturally.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
naturally.

Adverb from phusikos; "physically", i.e. (by implication) instinctively -- naturally.

see GREEK phusikos

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 5447 physikṓs (an adverb) – properly, naturally, i.e. acting by mere instinct (used only in Jude 1:10). See 5449 (physis).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
adverb from phusikos
Definition
naturally, by nature
NASB Translation
instinct (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 5447: φυσικῶς

φυσικῶς, adverb, in a natural manner, by nature, under the guidance of nature: by the aid of the bodily senses, Jude 1:10. ((Aristotle, Philo, others.))

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 nature and natural order can be related to Hebrew terms such as "טֶבַע" (teba, nature) and "יָצַר" (yatsar, to form or create), which reflect the created order and inherent characteristics of the world as designed by God.

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 describe aspects of human nature and the natural world. It is used to contrast the natural state of humanity with the spiritual state that believers are called to pursue. The term emphasizes the inherent qualities or characteristics that are part of the created order.

In Romans 1:26-27, Paul uses the concept of "natural" to discuss behaviors that align or misalign with God's created order. The passage highlights the consequences of abandoning natural relations for those that are contrary to nature, emphasizing the moral implications of living according to or against God's design.

In 2 Peter 2:12, the term is used metaphorically to describe individuals who act according to their base instincts, likening them to "natural brute beasts" that are driven by instinct rather than reason or spiritual insight. This usage underscores the distinction between living according to natural desires and living according to the Spirit.

The concept of "φυσικός" is significant in understanding the biblical worldview of creation and the inherent order established by God. It serves as a reminder of the distinction between the natural and the spiritual, urging believers to transcend their natural inclinations and live according to the Spirit.

Forms and Transliterations
φυσικως φυσικώς φυσικῶς phusikos phusikōs physikos physikôs physikōs physikō̂s
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Englishman's Concordance
Jude 1:10 Adv
GRK: ὅσα δὲ φυσικῶς ὡς τὰ
NAS: they know by instinct, like
KJV: what they know naturally, as brute
INT: whatever things moreover naturally as the

Strong's Greek 5447
1 Occurrence


φυσικῶς — 1 Occ.















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