Wherefore

(διο). This conjunction applies to the Gentile Christians the arguments in Ephesians 2:1-10.That aforetime ye

(οτ ποτε υμεις). No verb is expressed, but in verse Ephesians 2:12 Paul repeats οτ εν τω καιρω εκεινω (for ποτε) "that at that time" and inserts ητε (ye were).Uncircumcision

(ακροβυστια),circumcision

(περιτομης). The abstract words are used to describe Gentiles and Jews as in Galatians 5:6; Romans 2:27.Made by hands

(χειροποιητου). Agreeing with περιτομης. Verbal (Mark 14:58) from χειροποιεω like αχειροποιητος in Colossians 2:11.

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Old Testament