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Carnal


CARNAL, adjective

1. Pertaining to flesh; fleshly; sensual; opposed to spiritual; as carnal pleasure.

2. Being in the natural state; unregenerate.

The carnal mind is enmity against God. Romans 8:7.

3. Pertaining to the ceremonial law; as carnal ordinances. Hebrews 9:10.

4. Lecherous; lustful; libidinous; given to sensual indulgence.

CARNAL-knowledge, sexual intercourse.