Strong's G203 · Greek
ἀκροβυστία
akrobustia · /ak-rob-oos-tee'-ah/
Definition
from 206 and probably a modified form of posthe (the penis or male sexual organ); the prepuce; by implication, an uncircumcised (i.e. gentile, figuratively, unregenerate) state or person:--not circumcised, uncircumcised (with 2192), uncircumcision.
KJV: not circumcised, uncircumcised (with 2192), uncircumcision
Root / derivation: from 206 and probably a modified form of posthe (the penis or male sexual organ)
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἀκροβυστία across 17 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
17 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Romans8 verses
For circumcision verily profiteth, if thou keep the law: but if thou be a breaker of the law, thy circumcision is made uncircumcision.
Romans 2:26Therefore if the uncircumcision keep the righteousness of the law, shall not his uncircumcision be counted for circumcision?
Romans 2:27And shall not uncircumcision which is by nature, if it fulfil the law, judge thee, who by the letter and circumcision dost transgress the law?
Romans 3:30Seeing it is one God, which shall justify the circumcision by faith, and uncircumcision through faith.
Romans 4:9Cometh this blessedness then upon the circumcision only, or upon the uncircumcision also? for we say that faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness.
Romans 4:10How was it then reckoned? when he was in circumcision, or in uncircumcision? Not in circumcision, but in uncircumcision.
Romans 4:11And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed unto them also:
Romans 4:12And the father of circumcision to them who are not of the circumcision only, but who also walk in the steps of that faith of our father Abraham, which he had being yet uncircumcised.
1 Corinthians2 verses
Galatians3 verses
But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter;
Galatians 5:6For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.
Galatians 6:15For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature.
Colossians2 verses
And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;
Colossians 3:11Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G203 (akrobustia) mean?
from 206 and probably a modified form of posthe (the penis or male sexual organ); the prepuce; by implication, an uncircumcised (i.e. gentile, figuratively, unregenerate) state or person:--not circumcised, uncircumcised (with 2192), uncircumcision.
How many times does G203 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G203 (ἀκροβυστία) appears in 17 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “uncircumcision.”
How is akrobustia translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G203 is rendered as “uncircumcision” (16×), “uncircumcised” (3×), “circumcised” (1×).
Where does the Greek word ἀκροβυστία come from?
from 206 and probably a modified form of posthe (the penis or male sexual organ)