UNCIRCUMCISED (עָרֵל, H6888, adj.; עָרְלָה, H6889, noun; ἀπερίτμητος, G598, adj.; ἀκροβυστία, G213, noun). In the Bible the word is used both literally and fig. In the OT, uncircumcision represented unbelief and disobedience to the covenant of God (Jer 6:10; 9:25). Rebellious Israelites have an “uncircumcised heart”; and those whose ears are closed are said to have “uncircumcised ears” (Lev 26:41; Jer 6:10). In the NT, unbelieving Jews, though physically circumcised, are said to be spiritually uncircumcised (Rom 2:28, 29); while Gentiles, though physically uncircumcised, are regarded as circumcised if they keep the righteousness of the law (2:25-27). Christ makes no distinction between the circumcised and the uncircumcised (1 Cor 7:19; Gal 5:6; 6:15; Col 3:11); if regenerated, they are united in one body of believers (Eph 2:11-22). Circumcision has nothing to do with justification, for Abraham was justified while still uncircumcised (Rom 4:9-12).