Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 6000 Sin and salvation » 6100 Aspects of sin » 6260 uncircumcised Those who are outside the covenant of God. Circumcision marked the covenant people of God God's covenant with Abraham Genesis 17:10-12,14 See also Joshua 5:6-7 Uncircumcised aliens participating in Jewish religious practices had first to be circumcised Exodus 12:48; Ezekiel 44:6-7,9; Acts 11:3; Acts 21:21 The term “uncircumcised” Used to describe Gentiles Judges 14:3; Judges 15:18; 2 Samuel 1:20; Ezekiel 28:10; Ezekiel 31:18; Ezekiel 32:19,21,24-32 As a term of derision Isaiah 52:1 See also Genesis 34:14; 1 Samuel 14:6; Samuel 17:26,36; Samuel 31:4 pp 1 Chronicles 10:4 Uncircumcision represents a wrong inner spiritual attitude Jeremiah 9:25-26 The tribes mentioned also practised male circumcision. See also Acts 7:51; Romans 2:25-27; Romans 3:29-30; 1 Corinthians 7:18-19; Galatians 5:6; Galatians 6:15; Colossians 2:13 In Christ the barrier between the circumcised and uncircumcised is overcome Ephesians 2:11-13 See also Romans 4:9-12; 1 Corinthians 12:13; Colossians 3:11 See also
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