词汇 | the old Adam |
释义 | the old AdamThe evil or reckless side of human nature, as attributed to the Biblical Adam (who disobeyed God's orders). I'm so sorry I yelled at you like that—the old Adam really got a hold of me there. The old Adam is in each of you, but do not succumb to it. Turn away from sin, children. the old Adamunregenerate human nature.In Christian symbolism, the old Adam represents fallen man as contrasted with the second Adam , Jesus Christ. 1993 Outdoor Canada It is the Old Adam in us. We are descendants of a long line of dirt farmers, sheepherders…and so forth. |
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