◄ 6189. arel ►
Lexicon arel: Uncircumcised Original Word: עָרֵל Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: `arel Pronunciation: ah-REL Phonetic Spelling: (aw-rale') Definition: Uncircumcised Meaning: uncircumcised Strong's Exhaustive Concordance uncircumcised person Rom arel; properly, exposed, i.e. Projecting loose (as to the prepuce); used only technically, uncircumcised (i.e. Still having the prepuce uncurtailed) -- uncircumcised (person). see HEBREW arel NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from the same as orlah Definition having foreskin (uncircumcised) NASB Translation closed (1), forbidden (1), uncircumcised (31), unskilled (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs עָרֵל35 adjective having foreskin, i.e. uncircumcised; — ׳ע Exodus 12:48 5t.; construct עֶ֫רֶל Ezekiel 44:9 (twice in verse); עֲרַל Exodus 6:12,30; feminine עֲרִלָה Jeremiah 6:10; plural עֲרִלִים Leviticus 19:23 20t.; construct עַרְלֵי Jeremiah 9:25 2t.; — uncircumcised person Exodus 12:48; Joshua 5:7 (P), Philistines Judges 14:3; Judges 15:18; 1 Samuel 14:6; 1 Samuel 17:26,36; 1 Samuel 31:4; 2 Samuel 1:20; 1 Chronicles 10:4; of other nations Isaiah 52:1; Jeremiah 9:25; especially as slain Ezekiel 28:10; Ezekiel 31:18; Ezekiel 32:19 9t. 32; in Ezekiel 32:27 read מֵעוֺלָם so Hi and most (see on meaning Toy31, 18); עָרֵל זָכָר uncircumcised male Genesis 17:14 (P); בָּשָׂר ׳ע Ezekiel 44:7,9 uncircumcised of flesh; figurative of fruit trees Leviticus 19:23 (compare [עָרַל] above); שְׂפָתַיִם ׳ע figurative of incapacity to speak Exodus 6:12,30; of character, לב ׳ע Jeremiah 9:25; Ezekiel 44:7,9, compare לֵבָבָם הֶעָרֵל Leviticus 26:41 (P), עֲרֵלָה אָזְנָם Jeremiah 6:10 their ear is uncircumcised (unreceptive). עֵרֹם, עָרֹם, עָרוֺם see עור f Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root עָרַל (aral), which means "to be or become uncircumcised." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek term in the New Testament is ἀκροβυστία (G564), which also means "uncircumcision." This term is used in a similar manner to describe both the physical state of being uncircumcised and the spiritual condition of those who are not part of the covenant community. In the New Testament, the concept of circumcision is expanded to include the idea of a "circumcision of the heart," as seen in Romans 2:29, where true belonging to God's people is defined by inward transformation rather than external ritual. Usage: The word "arel" appears in various contexts within the Hebrew Bible. It is used to describe individuals who are physically uncircumcised, often in contrast to those who are part of the covenant community. Additionally, it is employed metaphorically to describe a state of spiritual impurity or rebellion against God. Context: The term "arel" is significant in the Hebrew Bible as it denotes both a physical and spiritual state. In the physical sense, it refers to males who have not undergone the rite of circumcision, a sign of the covenant between God and Abraham's descendants (Genesis 17:10-14). This physical mark distinguished the Israelites from other nations and was a sign of their unique relationship with God. In a metaphorical sense, "arel" is used to describe a state of spiritual impurity or rebellion. For example, in Jeremiah 9:25-26, God speaks of punishing all those who are "circumcised only in the flesh," indicating that true circumcision is a matter of the heart and spirit. Similarly, in Ezekiel 44:7, the term is used to describe foreigners who are "uncircumcised in heart and flesh," emphasizing the importance of inner purity and devotion to God. The concept of being "uncircumcised" extends beyond the physical act and serves as a metaphor for those who are not part of God's covenant community or who live in disobedience to His commands. This dual usage underscores the importance of both outward signs and inward faithfulness in the biblical narrative. Forms and Transliterations הֶֽעָרֵ֔ל הֶֽעָרֵל֙ הֶעָרֵ֤ל הָעֲרֵלִ֑ים הָעֲרֵלִ֖ים הָעֲרֵלִ֣ים הָעֲרֵלִ֤ים הָעֲרֵלִ֨ים הָעֲרֵלִֽים׃ הערל הערלים הערלים׃ וְעֶ֣רֶל וְעַרְלֵ֣י וְעָרֵ֣ל ׀ וערל וערלי מֵעֲרֵלִ֑ים מערלים עֲרֵלִ֔ים עֲרֵלִ֖ים עֲרֵלִ֛ים עֲרֵלִ֜ים עֲרֵלִ֣ים עֲרֵלִ֣ים ׀ עֲרֵלִ֤ים עֲרֵלִ֥ים עֲרֵלִֽים׃ עֲרֵלִים֙ עֲרֵלָ֣ה עֲרַ֣ל עֲרַ֥ל עֶ֤רֶל עַרְלֵי־ עָרֵ֖ל עָרֵ֥ל ערל ערלה ערלי־ ערלים ערלים׃ ‘ă·ral ‘ă·rê·lāh ‘ă·rê·lîm ‘ā·rêl ‘ar·lê- ‘ăral ‘ārêl ‘ărêlāh ‘ărêlîm ‘arlê- ‘e·rel ‘erel aRal aRel areLah areLim arlei Erel hā‘ărêlîm hā·‘ă·rê·lîm haareLim he‘ārêl he·‘ā·rêl heaRel mê‘ărêlîm mê·‘ă·rê·lîm meareLim veaRel vearLei veErel wə‘ārêl wə‘arlê wə‘erel wə·‘ā·rêl wə·‘ar·lê wə·‘e·rel Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Genesis 17:14 HEB: וְעָרֵ֣ל ׀ זָכָ֗ר אֲשֶׁ֤ר NAS: But an uncircumcised male who KJV: And the uncircumcised man child whose INT: an uncircumcised male who Exodus 6:12 HEB: פַרְעֹ֔ה וַאֲנִ֖י עֲרַ֥ל שְׂפָתָֽיִם׃ פ NAS: listen to me, for I am unskilled in speech? KJV: me, who [am] of uncircumcised lips? INT: will Pharaoh me I am unskilled band Exodus 6:30 HEB: הֵ֤ן אֲנִי֙ עֲרַ֣ל שְׂפָתַ֔יִם וְאֵ֕יךְ NAS: Behold, I am unskilled in speech; KJV: the LORD, Behold, I [am] of uncircumcised lips, INT: Behold I am unskilled speech how Exodus 12:48 HEB: הָאָ֑רֶץ וְכָל־ עָרֵ֖ל לֹֽא־ יֹ֥אכַל NAS: But no uncircumcised person may eat KJV: in the land: for no uncircumcised person shall eat INT: of the land all uncircumcised person may eat Leviticus 19:23 HEB: יִהְיֶ֥ה לָכֶ֛ם עֲרֵלִ֖ים לֹ֥א יֵאָכֵֽל׃ NAS: years it shall be forbidden to you; [it] shall not be eaten. KJV: years shall it be as uncircumcised unto you: it shall not be eaten INT: years become shall be forbidden not shall not be eaten Leviticus 26:41 HEB: יִכָּנַ֗ע לְבָבָם֙ הֶֽעָרֵ֔ל וְאָ֖ז יִרְצ֥וּ NAS: if their uncircumcised heart KJV: if then their uncircumcised hearts INT: becomes heart their uncircumcised then make Joshua 5:7 HEB: יְהוֹשֻׁ֑עַ כִּי־ עֲרֵלִ֣ים הָי֔וּ כִּ֛י NAS: circumcised; for they were uncircumcised, because KJV: circumcised: for they were uncircumcised, because they had not circumcised INT: Joshua because were uncircumcised become because Judges 14:3 HEB: אִשָּׁ֔ה מִפְּלִשְׁתִּ֖ים הָעֲרֵלִ֑ים וַיֹּ֨אמֶר שִׁמְשׁ֤וֹן NAS: a wife from the uncircumcised Philistines? KJV: a wife of the uncircumcised Philistines? INT: A wife Philistine the uncircumcised said Samson Judges 15:18 HEB: וְנָפַלְתִּ֖י בְּיַ֥ד הָעֲרֵלִֽים׃ NAS: into the hands of the uncircumcised? KJV: into the hand of the uncircumcised? INT: and fall the hands uncircumcised 1 Samuel 14:6 HEB: אֶל־ מַצַּב֙ הָעֲרֵלִ֣ים הָאֵ֔לֶּה אוּלַ֛י NAS: of these uncircumcised; perhaps KJV: unto the garrison of these uncircumcised: it may be that the LORD INT: to the garrison uncircumcised of these perhaps 1 Samuel 17:26 HEB: מִ֗י הַפְּלִשְׁתִּ֤י הֶֽעָרֵל֙ הַזֶּ֔ה כִּ֣י NAS: is this uncircumcised Philistine, KJV: from Israel? for who [is] this uncircumcised Philistine, INT: any Philistine uncircumcised is this should 1 Samuel 17:36 HEB: וְֽ֠הָיָה הַפְּלִשְׁתִּ֨י הֶעָרֵ֤ל הַזֶּה֙ כְּאַחַ֣ד NAS: and this uncircumcised Philistine KJV: and the bear: and this uncircumcised Philistine INT: become Philistine uncircumcised and this one 1 Samuel 31:4 HEB: פֶּן־ יָ֠בוֹאוּ הָעֲרֵלִ֨ים הָאֵ֤לֶּה וּדְקָרֻ֙נִי֙ NAS: these uncircumcised will come KJV: and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come INT: otherwise will come uncircumcised these through 2 Samuel 1:20 HEB: תַּעֲלֹ֖זְנָה בְּנ֥וֹת הָעֲרֵלִֽים׃ NAS: The daughters of the uncircumcised will exult. KJV: lest the daughters of the uncircumcised triumph. INT: will exult the daughters of the uncircumcised 1 Chronicles 10:4 HEB: פֶּן־ יָבֹ֜אוּ הָעֲרֵלִ֤ים הָאֵ֙לֶּה֙ וְהִתְעַלְּלוּ־ NAS: these uncircumcised will come KJV: and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come INT: otherwise will come uncircumcised these and abuse Isaiah 52:1 HEB: בָ֥ךְ ע֖וֹד עָרֵ֥ל וְטָמֵֽא׃ NAS: city; For the uncircumcised and the unclean KJV: come into thee the uncircumcised and the unclean. INT: come again the uncircumcised and the unclean Jeremiah 6:10 HEB: וְיִשְׁמָ֔עוּ הִנֵּה֙ עֲרֵלָ֣ה אָזְנָ֔ם וְלֹ֥א NAS: their ears are closed And they cannot KJV: behold, their ear [is] uncircumcised, and they cannot INT: may hear Behold are closed their ears no Jeremiah 9:26 HEB: כָל־ הַגּוֹיִם֙ עֲרֵלִ֔ים וְכָל־ בֵּ֥ית NAS: the nations are uncircumcised, and all KJV: for all [these] nations [are] uncircumcised, and all the house INT: for all the nations are uncircumcised and all the house Jeremiah 9:26 HEB: בֵּ֥ית יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל עַרְלֵי־ לֵֽב׃ ס NAS: of Israel are uncircumcised of heart. KJV: of Israel [are] uncircumcised in the heart. INT: the house of Israel are uncircumcised of heart Ezekiel 28:10 HEB: מוֹתֵ֧י עֲרֵלִ֛ים תָּמ֖וּת בְּיַד־ NAS: the death of the uncircumcised By the hand KJV: the deaths of the uncircumcised by the hand INT: the death of the uncircumcised will die the hand Ezekiel 31:18 HEB: תַּחְתִּ֗ית בְּת֨וֹךְ עֲרֵלִ֤ים תִּשְׁכַּב֙ אֶת־ NAS: in the midst of the uncircumcised, with those who were slain KJV: in the midst of the uncircumcised with [them that be] slain INT: beneath the midst of the uncircumcised will lie for Ezekiel 32:19 HEB: וְהָשְׁכְּבָ֖ה אֶת־ עֲרֵלִֽים׃ NAS: and make your bed with the uncircumcised.' KJV: and be thou laid with the uncircumcised. INT: and make with the uncircumcised Ezekiel 32:21 HEB: יָֽרְד֛וּ שָׁכְב֥וּ הָעֲרֵלִ֖ים חַלְלֵי־ חָֽרֶב׃ NAS: they lie still, the uncircumcised, slain KJV: they lie uncircumcised, slain INT: have gone lie the uncircumcised slain the sword Ezekiel 32:24 HEB: אֲ‍ֽשֶׁר־ יָרְד֥וּ עֲרֵלִ֣ים ׀ אֶל־ אֶ֣רֶץ NAS: down uncircumcised to the lower parts KJV: which are gone down uncircumcised into the nether parts INT: who went uncircumcised of the earth Ezekiel 32:25 HEB: קִבְרֹתֶ֑הָ כֻּלָּ֣ם עֲרֵלִ֣ים חַלְלֵי־ חֶ֡רֶב NAS: it, they are all uncircumcised, slain KJV: [are] round about him: all of them uncircumcised, slain INT: her graves are all uncircumcised slain the sword 35 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 6189 35 Occurrences ‘ă·ral — 2 Occ. ‘ā·rêl — 2 Occ. ‘ă·rê·lāh — 1 Occ. ‘ă·rê·lîm — 13 Occ. ‘ar·lê- — 2 Occ. ‘e·rel — 1 Occ. hā·‘ă·rê·lîm — 7 Occ. he·‘ā·rêl — 3 Occ. mê·‘ă·rê·lîm — 1 Occ. wə·‘ā·rêl — 1 Occ. wə·‘ar·lê — 1 Occ. wə·‘e·rel — 1 Occ.