Meanings of carnal concupiscence in English

Moreover, by the growth of carnal concupiscence natural reason was clouded even in regard to sins against nature.

According to Cardinal Reginald Pole the English Reformation was result of Henry VIII's "fleshy will" and " carnal concupiscence".

Thirdly, because it was ordained as a remedy for carnal concupiscence, which thrives principally in those members, by reason of the abundance of venereal pleasure.

And therefore it was fitting that then, and not before, circumcision should be instituted, as a profession of faith and a remedy against carnal concupiscence.