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עָרֵל H6188
H6188 is the Hebrew word עָרֵל, transliterated ʻârêl and said aw-rale'. The King James Version most often renders it count.
What it means
to expose or remove the prepuce, whether literal (to go naked) or figurative (to refrain from using).
Where it comes from
a primitive root; properly, to strip; but used as denominative from H6189 (עָרֵל).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: count uncircumcised, foreskin to be uncovered.
Verses using עָרֵל
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Leviticus 19:23 · KJV
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.
Habakkuk 2:16 · KJV
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.
Common questions
What does Strong's H6188 mean?
H6188 is the Hebrew word עָרֵל (ʻârêl), meaning to expose or remove the prepuce, whether literal (to go naked) or figurative (to refrain from using).
How is H6188 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it count (1 time), thereof as uncircumcised (1 time), foreskin be uncovered (1 time).
How many times does H6188 appear in the Bible?
עָרֵל (ʻârêl) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H6188 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root; properly, to strip; but used as denominative from H6189 (עָרֵל).
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