Strong’s G4983

σῶμα

Part of speech

Noun, Neuter

Transliteration

sóma

Pronunciation

SO-mah

Definition

Body

Meaning

body, flesh; the body of the Church.

Usage

In the New Testament, "sóma" primarily refers to the physical body of a human or animal. It is used both literally and metaphorically. Literally, it denotes the physical structure of a living being. Metaphorically, it can refer to the body of Christ, which is the Church, or to the resurrected body believers will receive. The term is also used to describe the unity and diversity of the Church as the body of Christ, emphasizing the interconnectedness and interdependence of its members.

Bible references

Matthew 5:29;Matthew 5:30;Matthew 6:22;Matthew 6:22;Matthew 6:23;Matthew 6:25;Matthew 6:25;Matthew 10:28;Matthew 10:28;Matthew 26:12;Matthew 26:26;Matthew 27:52;Matthew 27:58;Matthew 27:59;Mark 5:29;Mark 14:8;Mark 14:22;Mark 15:43;Luke 11:34;Luke 11:34;Luke 11:34;Luke 11:36;Luke 12:4;Luke 12:22;Luke 12:23