{The same flesh} (h(8820)aut(8820)sarx). Paul takes up animal
life to show the great variety there is as in the plant kingdom.
Even if evolution should prove to be true, Paul's argument
remains valid. Variety exists along with kinship. Progress is
shown in the different kingdoms, progress that even argues for a
spiritual body after the body of flesh is lost. {Of beasts}
(kt(886e)(936e)). Old word, from ktaomai, to possess, and so
property. See Lu 10:34 . {Of birds} (pt(886e)(936e)). Old word from
petomai, to fly, winged, flying. Only here in N.T.
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