Overview
The Bible addresses uncircumcision across 4 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Ezekiel and Ephesians. Closely related themes include Regeneration, Providence of God, the, Sins, National and Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God.
Key Bible verses about uncircumcision
Old Testament
Ezekiel
Thou shalt die the deaths of the uncircumcised by the hand of strangers: for I have spoken it, saith the Lord GOD.
In that ye have brought into my sanctuary strangers, uncircumcised in heart, and uncircumcised in flesh, to be in my sanctuary, to pollute it, even my house, when ye offer my bread, the fat and the blood, and they have broken my covenant because of all your abominations. strangers: Heb. children of a stranger
Thus saith the Lord GOD; No stranger, uncircumcised in heart, nor uncircumcised in flesh, shall enter into my sanctuary, of any stranger that is among the children of Israel.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying uncircumcision for yourself
- Begin with Ezekiel 28:10, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Ezekiel and Ephesians each treat the theme.
- Widen the study to related themes: Regeneration, Providence of God, the, Sins, National and Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about uncircumcision?
The Bible addresses uncircumcision across 4 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Ezekiel and Ephesians. Closely related themes include Regeneration, Providence of God, the, Sins, National and Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God.
How many Bible verses are about uncircumcision?
The Bible references uncircumcision in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention uncircumcision?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Ezekiel 28:10: “Thou shalt die the deaths of the uncircumcised by the hand of strangers: for I have spoken it, saith the Lord GOD.”
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