Flesh @ in the Old Testament denotes (1) a particular part of the body of man and animals Genesis:2:21Genesis:41:2; Psalms:102:5, marg.); (2) the whole body Psalms:16:9); (3) all living things having flesh, and particularly humanity as a whole Genesis:6:12-13); (4) mutability and weakness ( 2Chronicals:32:8; comp. Isaiah:31:3; Psalms:78:39). As suggesting the idea of softness it is used in the expression "heart of flesh" Ezekiel:11:19). The expression "my flesh and bone" Judges:9:2; Isaiah:58:7) denotes relationship. In the New Testament, besides these it is also used to denote the sinful element of human nature as opposed to the "Spirit" Romans:6:19; Matthew:16:17). Being "in the flesh" means being unrenewed Romans:7:5Romans:8:8-9), and to live "according to the flesh" is to live and act sinfully Romans:8:4-5, 7, 12). This word also denotes the human nature of Christ John:1:14, "The Word was made flesh." Comp. also 1Timothy:3:16; Romans:1:3).
Flesh-hook @ a many-pronged fork used in the sacrificial services ( 1Samuel:2:13-14; Exodus:27:3Exodus:38:3) by the priest in drawing away the flesh. The fat of the sacrifice, together with the breast and shoulder Leviticus:7:29-34), were presented by the worshipper to the priest. The fat was burned on the alter (3:3-5), and the breast and shoulder became the portion of the priests. But Hophni and Phinehas, not content with this, sent a servant to seize with a flesh-hook a further portion.
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