Strong's Lexicon
mulah: Circumcision
Original Word:מוּלָה
Part of Speech:Noun Feminine
Transliteration:muwlah
Pronunciation:moo-lah
Phonetic Spelling:(moo-law')
Definition:Circumcision
Meaning:circumcision
Word Origin:Derived from the root מוּל (mul), which means "to circumcise" or "to cut."
Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4061 (περιτομή, peritomē): Refers to circumcision in the New Testament, often used in discussions about the law and faith, particularly in the writings of Paul.
Usage:The term "mulah" refers to the act or state of circumcision, a physical sign of the covenant between God and Abraham's descendants. It is a significant religious and cultural practice in Judaism, symbolizing the Jewish people's commitment to God and His commandments.
Cultural and Historical Background:Circumcision is a rite that dates back to Abraham, as recorded in Genesis 17:10-14, where God commands Abraham to circumcise every male in his household as a sign of the everlasting covenant. This practice was a distinguishing mark of the Israelites, setting them apart from other nations. In Jewish tradition, circumcision is performed on the eighth day after a male child's birth, known as the "brit milah" ceremony.
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Originfrom
mulDefinitioncircumcision
NASB Translationcircumcision (1).
Brown-Driver-Briggs
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a bridegroom of blood because of (or
in regard of)
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Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
circumcision
Frommuwl; circumcision -- circumcision.
see HEBREWmuwl
Forms and Transliterations
לַמּוּלֹֽת׃ למולת׃ lam·mū·lōṯ lammuLot lammūlōṯ
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