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the old Adam 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.See also: Adam, oldthe old Adam unregenerate 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. See also: Adam, old |