Lexicon
עָרַל
a.rel
H6188
H:V Hebrew

be uncircumcised

2
Occurrences
2
Books
Hebrew
Language

a.rel describes treating tree fruit as barred from eating and, in a judgment scene, being exposed to disgrace.

The supplied verses show a.rel in an instruction to treat newly planted tree fruit as not to be eaten, and in an imperative within a scene of dishonor and exposure.

Senses in use

  1. Treat as barred from eating · dominant

    In Leviticus 19:23, the Qal sequential perfect addresses a plural audience after planting trees and directs that the fruit be treated in a way that excludes it from eating. The APB renders the clause, “you shall treat its fruit as uncircumcised” and says that it “shall not be eaten.”

  2. Be exposed amid disgrace · occasional

    In Habakkuk 2:16, the Niphal imperative addresses a singular male within a warning of dishonor, drinking, and disgrace covering glory. The APB renders the relevant clause as “be exposed,”.

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the Leviticus instruction with “uncircumcised” and “shall not be eaten,” while in Habakkuk it renders the clause “be exposed.” These are verse-level renderings rather than definitions.

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