English Explanatory Dictionary

the spirit is strong, but the flesh is weak

English dictionary entry

Meanings

proverb
  1. Synonym of the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.

Word forms

the spirit is strong, but the flesh is weak the spirit is strong but the flesh is weak

Etymology

Alteration of the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak with strong by analogy with weak.

Synonyms

the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
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