Ephesians 2:11
Wherefore ( διο ). This conjunction applies to the Gentile Christians the arguments in 2:1-10.That aforetime ye ( οτ ποτε υμεις ). No verb is expressed, but in verse 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 Ga 5:6; Rom 2:27.
Made by hands ( χειροποιητου ). Agreeing with περιτομης. Verbal (Mr 14:58) from χειροποιεω like αχειροποιητος in Col 2:11.
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