◄ 6188. aral ►
Strong's Lexicon aral: Uncircumcised Original Word: עָרֵל Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: `arel Pronunciation: ah-RAHL Phonetic Spelling: (aw-rale') Definition: to expose, remove the prepuce Meaning: The term primarily refers to being "uncircumcised" or "having foreskin." It is used both literally and metaphorically in the Hebrew Bible. Word Origin: Derived from the root עָרַל (ʿāral), which means "to expose" or "to remove the prepuce." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint and the New Testament for the concept of being uncircumcised is ἀκροβυστία (akrobystia), Strong's Greek Number 203. This term is used in the New Testament to discuss issues of Jewish and Gentile relations, particularly in the context of the early church's debates over the necessity of circumcision for salvation (e.g., Acts 15:1-2, Galatians 5:2-6). This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term עָרֵל, highlighting its significance in both physical and spiritual contexts within the biblical narrative. Usage: The word עָרֵל is used in various contexts in the Hebrew Bible, often to describe the physical state of being uncircumcised. It also carries metaphorical connotations, referring to spiritual or moral insensitivity or impurity. Context: • The term עָרֵל appears in several passages throughout the Old Testament, often in contexts related to the covenantal sign of circumcision given to Abraham and his descendants. It is used to distinguish between those who are part of the covenant community and those who are not. • In Genesis 17:14, the term is used to describe those who have not undergone circumcision: "But if any male is not circumcised, he will be cut off from his people; he has broken My covenant." • The word is also used metaphorically to describe a state of spiritual insensitivity or rebellion against God. For example, in Jeremiah 6:10, it is written: "To whom can I speak and give warning? Who will listen? Their ears are uncircumcised, so they cannot hear. The word of the LORD is offensive to them; they find no pleasure in it." • In Exodus 6:12, Moses uses the term to express his own inadequacy in speech: "But Moses replied to the LORD, 'If the Israelites will not listen to me, then why would Pharaoh listen to me, since I am unskilled in speech?'" • The concept of being "uncircumcised in heart" is a recurring theme, emphasizing the need for inner transformation and obedience to God, as seen in passages like Deuteronomy 10:16: "Circumcise your hearts, therefore, and stiffen your necks no more." NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin denominative verb from orlah Definition to count as foreskin (as uncircumcised) NASB Translation count (1), expose your own nakedness (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [עָרַל] verb denominative count as foreskin, i.e. as uncircumcised; — Qal Perfect2masculine plural, with accusative of congnate meaning with verb וַעֲרַלְתֶּם עָרְלָתוֺ Leviticus 19:23 ye shall regard its fruit as uncircumcised, and not eat it (for three years) (> SS remove its foreskin (its fruit), as ᵑ9, compare ᵐ5 περικαθαριεῖτε τὴν ἀκαθαπσίαν αὐτοῦ). Niph`al Imperative הֵעָרֵל Habakkuk 2:16 be counted uncircumcised, i.e. be object of mockery; but dubious, read probably הֵרָעֵל reel (ᵐ5 ᵑ6 We Now BuhlLex). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance count uncircumcised, foreskin to be uncovered A primitive root; properly, to strip; but used as denominative from arel; to expose or remove the prepuce, whether literal (to go naked) or figurative (to refrain from using) -- count uncircumcised, foreskin to be uncovered. see HEBREW arel Forms and Transliterations וְהֵֽעָרֵ֑ל וַעֲרַלְתֶּ֥ם והערל וערלתם vaaralTem veheaRel wa‘ăraltem wa·‘ă·ral·tem wə·hê·‘ā·rêl wəhê‘ārêl Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Leviticus 19:23 HEB: עֵ֣ץ מַאֲכָ֔ל וַעֲרַלְתֶּ֥ם עָרְלָת֖וֹ אֶת־ NAS: for food, then you shall count their fruit KJV: the fruit thereof as uncircumcised: three INT: of trees food shall count forbidden their fruit Habakkuk 2:16 HEB: גַם־ אַ֖תָּה וְהֵֽעָרֵ֑ל תִּסּ֣וֹב עָלֶ֗יךָ NAS: drink and expose your [own] nakedness. The cup KJV: drink thou also, and let thy foreskin be uncovered: the cup INT: Now yourself and expose will come and 2 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 6188 2 Occurrences wa·‘ă·ral·tem — 1 Occ. wə·hê·‘ā·rêl — 1 Occ.