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the spir·it is will·ing but the flesh is weak

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  1. the spirit is willing but the flesh is weakproverb

    (proverbs) For much as one wishes to achieve something, the frailties of the human body often make it impossible.

  2. Etymology: From The Bible account of Jesus' last night in Gethsemane. Matthew Ch.26:41. Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9


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  • Der Geist ist willig, aber das Fleisch ist schwachGerman
  • дух готов, но плоть слабаRussian

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