Strong's Concordance/Greek/G203

Strong's G203 · Greek

ἀκροβυστία

akrobystía

Number
G203
Language
Greek
Original word
ἀκροβυστία
Transliteration
akrobystía
KJV occurrences
17 verses

Definition

the prepuce; by implication, an uncircumcised (i.e. gentile, figuratively, unregenerate) state or person

KJV: not circumcised, uncircumcised (with G2192 (ἔχω)), uncircumcision

Root / derivation: from G206 (ἄκρον) and probably a modified form of (the penis or male sexual organ);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἀκροβυστία across 17 verses.

Uncircumcision16×
uncircumcised3×
circumcised1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

17 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Acts1 verse
Romans8 verses
Romans 2:25

For circumcision verily profiteth, if thou keep the law: but if thou be a breaker of the law, thy circumcision is made uncircumcision.

Romans 2:26

Therefore if the uncircumcision keep the righteousness of the law, shall not his uncircumcision be counted for circumcision?

Romans 2:27

And 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 3:30

Seeing it is one God, which shall justify the circumcision by faith, and uncircumcision through faith.

Romans 4:9

Cometh this blessedness then upon the circumcision only, or upon the uncircumcision also? for we say that faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness.

Romans 4:10

How was it then reckoned? when he was in circumcision, or in uncircumcision? Not in circumcision, but in uncircumcision.

Romans 4:11

And 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 4:12

And 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
Ephesians1 verse
Colossians2 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G203 (akrobystía) mean?

the prepuce; by implication, an uncircumcised (i.e. gentile, figuratively, unregenerate) state or person

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 akrobystía 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 G206 (ἄκρον) and probably a modified form of (the penis or male sexual organ);