מוּל
To cut short, i.e. curtail (specifically the prepuce, i.e. to circumcise ); by implication, to blunt ; figuratively, to destroy
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What does מוּל (mûl) mean in the Bible?
מוּל (mûl) is a Hebrew word meaning "to cut short, i.e. curtail (specifically the prepuce, i.e. to circumcise ); by implication, to blunt ; figuratively, to destroy". to cut short, i.
Meaning
Circumcision as covenant sign; cutting embodies divine obligation to remove spiritual obstruction and mark belonging to God's people.
to cut short, i.e. curtail (specifically the prepuce, i.e. to circumcise); by implication, to blunt; figuratively, to destroy BDB: circumcise Usage: circumcise(-ing), selves), cut down (in pieces), destroy, × must needs.
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
Niphal passive or reflexive — the subject receives or experiences the action 11×
Qal basic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense 6×
Hithpael reflexive or reciprocal — the subject acts on itself or mutually with others 1×
Poel 1×
Biblical Occurrences
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