Strong’s H6189

עָרֵל

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

`arel

Pronunciation

ah-REL

Definition

Uncircumcised

Meaning

uncircumcised

Usage

The term "arel" is primarily used in the Hebrew Bible to describe someone who is uncircumcised. It is often used in a literal sense to refer to the physical state of being uncircumcised, particularly in the context of the covenant between God and Abraham, where circumcision was a sign of the covenant (Genesis 17:10-14). Additionally, "arel" can be used metaphorically to describe a state of spiritual impurity or rebellion against God, as seen in references to "uncircumcised hearts" or "uncircumcised ears" (e.g., Jeremiah 6:10).

Bible references

Genesis 17:14;Exodus 6:12;Exodus 6:30;Exodus 12:48;Leviticus 19:23;Leviticus 26:41;Joshua 5:7;Judges 14:3;Judges 15:18;1 Samuel 14:6;1 Samuel 17:26;1 Samuel 17:36;1 Samuel 31:4;2 Samuel 1:20;1 Chronicles 10:4;Isaiah 52:1;Jeremiah 6:10;Jeremiah 9:26;Jeremiah 9:26;Ezekiel 28:10;Ezekiel 31:18;Ezekiel 32:19;Ezekiel 32:21;Ezekiel 32:24;Ezekiel 32:25