What does עָרֵל · לֵב mean in the Bible?
עָרֵל · לֵב is a Hebrew phrase meaning "uncircumcised of heart, inwardly unresponsive".
Hebrew · H6189, H3820
עַרְלֵי־לֵב
Properly, exposed , i.e. projecting loose (as to the prepuce); used only technically, uncircumcised (i.e. still having the prepuce uncurtailed) · the heart ; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings , the will and even the intellect ; likewise for the centre of anything
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עָרֵלH6189properly, exposed , i.e. projecting loose (as to the prepuce); used only technically, uncircumcised (i.e. still having the prepuce uncurtailed)
Pronunciationʿārēl
Uncircumcised: technically exterior/exposed condition marking covenant outsider status in Israel's identity theology.
Open lexicon entry →לֵבH3820the heart ; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings , the will and even the intellect ; likewise for the centre of anything
Pronunciationlev
The seat of will, intellect, and emotion—the inner moral and spiritual center governing all human motivation and choice.
Open lexicon entry →What does עַרְלֵי־לֵב (arlei-lev) mean in the Bible?
עָרֵל · לֵב is a Hebrew phrase meaning "uncircumcised of heart, inwardly unresponsive".
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How many biblical occurrences are listed for H6189, H3820?
H6189, H3820 is connected to 631 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. uncircumcised of heart, inwardly unresponsive
Strong'sH6189, H3820
Lexical occurrences631 versesSource Gloss
uncircumcised of heart, inwardly unresponsive
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Word Origins
עַרְלֵי־לֵב is built from this root:
עָרֵלH6188