The meaning of “עָרֵל”
Understanding ʻârêl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
count uncircumcised, foreskin to be uncovered. - to expose or remove the prepuce, whether literal (to go naked) or figur...
עָרֵל
count uncircumcised, foreskin to be uncovered. - to expose or remove the prepuce, whether literal (to go naked) or figurative (to refrain from using) 1) 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
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 19:23 | “And when ye shall come into the land, and shall have planted all manner of trees for food, then ye shall count the fruit thereof as uncircumcised: three years shall it be as uncircumcised unto you: it shall not be eaten of.” Word: עָרֵל (ʻârêl) | |
| Habakkuk 2:16 | “Thou art filled with shame for glory: drink thou also, and let thy foreskin be uncovered: the cup of the Lord’s right hand shall be turned unto thee, and shameful spewing shall be on thy glory.” Word: עָרֵל (ʻârêl) |