עָרַל
a.rel
“be uncircumcised”
Definition
to expose or remove the prepuce, whether literal (to go naked) or figurative (to refrain from using)
a primitive root; properly, to strip; but used as denominative from H6189 (עָרֵל);
- to remain uncircumcised, count uncircumcised, count as foreskin 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to regard as uncircumcised 1a2) to remain unharvested (fig.) 1b) (Niphal) to be counted as uncircumcised
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Grammar & Morphology
Verb
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Occurrences
עָרַל appears 2 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
You will be filled with shame instead of glory.You too must drinkand expose your uncircumcision!The cup in the LORD’s right handwill come around to you,and utter disgrace will cover your glory.
When you enter the land and plant any kind of tree for food, you shall regard the fruit as forbidden. For three years it will be forbidden to you and must not be eaten.
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