עַרְלֵי־לֵב
Properly, exposed , i.e. projecting loose (as to the prepuce); used only technically, uncircumcised (i.e. still having the prepuce uncurtailed) · the heart ; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings , the will and even the intellect ; likewise for the centre of anything
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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)
לֵב H3820 the heart ; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings , the will and even the intellect ; likewise for the centre of anything
What does עַרְלֵי־לֵב (arlei-lev) mean in the Bible?
עָרֵל · לֵב is a Hebrew word meaning "uncircumcised of heart, inwardly unresponsive".
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