Foreskin
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| − | The '''foreskin''' is a fleshy sheath around the glans of the penis. It can be removed by circumcision. | + | The '''foreskin''' is a fleshy sheath around the glans of the [[wikipedia:penis|penis]]. It can be removed by [[circumcision]]. |
==Foreskins in the Bible== | ==Foreskins in the Bible== | ||
* {{Bible|Exodus 4:25}}: Zipporah circumcises her son and presents the foreskin to Moses. | * {{Bible|Exodus 4:25}}: Zipporah circumcises her son and presents the foreskin to Moses. | ||
* {{Bible|1 Samuel 18:25-27}}: David kills 200 Philistines and presents their foreskins to Saul, in order to marry Saul's daughter. {{Bible|2 Samuel 3:14}} also references this story. | * {{Bible|1 Samuel 18:25-27}}: David kills 200 Philistines and presents their foreskins to Saul, in order to marry Saul's daughter. {{Bible|2 Samuel 3:14}} also references this story. | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:44, 19 May 2008
The foreskin is a fleshy sheath around the glans of the penis. It can be removed by circumcision.
Foreskins in the Bible
- Exodus 4:25
: Zipporah circumcises her son and presents the foreskin to Moses.
- 1 Samuel 18:25-27 : David kills 200 Philistines and presents their foreskins to Saul, in order to marry Saul's daughter. 2 Samuel 3:14 also references this story.
