What does עָרֵל · ἀπερίτμητος mean in the Bible?
עָרֵל · ἀπερίτμητος is a Hebrew phrase meaning "uncircumcised or spiritually resistant".
Hebrew · H6189, G564
עָרֵל
Properly, exposed , i.e. projecting loose (as to the prepuce); used only technically, uncircumcised (i.e. still having the prepuce uncurtailed) · uncircumcised (figuratively)
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עָרֵל H6189 properly, exposed , i.e. projecting loose (as to the prepuce); used only technically, uncircumcised (i.e. still having the prepuce uncurtailed)
Pronunciation ʿārēl
Uncircumcised: technically exterior/exposed condition marking covenant outsider status in Israel's identity theology.
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ἀπερίτμητος G564 uncircumcised (figuratively)
Pronunciation aperítmētos
Figurative uncircumcision denotes spiritual rebellion or resistance to God's covenant and transformative will.
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What does עָרֵל (arel) mean in the Bible?
עָרֵל · ἀπερίτμητος is a Hebrew phrase meaning "uncircumcised or spiritually resistant".
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How many biblical occurrences are listed for H6189, G564?
H6189, G564 is connected to 35 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. uncircumcised or spiritually resistant
Strong's H6189, G564
Lexical occurrences 35 verses Source Gloss
uncircumcised or spiritually resistant
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Word Origins
עָרֵל is built from this root:
עָרֵל H6188
Sources
MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain
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