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== Origin == | == Origin == | ||
The word ''uncircumcised'' originated in the Hebrew Bible of the Jews where it occurs 34 times. It is used in a derogatory way to express contempt, scorn, or denigration. The uncircumcised were viewed as alienated from God because of their non-compliance with the alleged [[Abrahamic covenant]], a state that was viewed as sinful and unacceptable.<ref>{{REFweb | The word ''uncircumcised'' originated in the Hebrew Bible of the Jews where it occurs 34 times. It is used in a derogatory way to express contempt, scorn, or denigration, especially of the Philistines.<ref>{{REFweb | ||
|url=https://www.haaretz.com/jewish/2016-03-16/ty-article/.premium/why-do-jews-circumcise-their-sons/0000017f-f00a-d223-a97f-fddf39040000 | |||
|title=Why Do Jews Circumcise Their Sons | |||
|last=Gilad | |||
|first=Elon | |||
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|publisher=HAARETZ | |||
|date=2016-03-16 | |||
|accessdate=2023-05-08 | |||
}}</ref> The uncircumcised were viewed as alienated from God because of their non-compliance with the alleged [[Abrahamic covenant]], a state that was viewed as sinful and unacceptable.<ref>{{REFweb | |||
|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2017%3A14&version=KJV | |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2017%3A14&version=KJV | ||
|title=Genesis 17:14 | |title=Genesis 17:14 | ||