4. The human eace; mankind; humanity.

All flesh had corrupted his way upon the earth.

Gen. vi. 12.

5. Human nature: (a) In a good sense, tenderness of feeling;

gentleness.

There is no flesh in man's obdurate heart.

Cowper.

(b) In a bad sense, tendency to transient or physical pleasure; desire

for sensual gratification; carnality. (c) (Theol.) The character under

the influence of animal propensities or selfish passions; the soul

unmoved by spiritual influences.

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