{Wherefore} (dio). This conjunction applies to the Gentile
Christians the arguments in  2:1-10 . {That aforetime ye} (hoti
pote humeis). No verb is expressed, but in verse  12  Paul
repeats hoti en t(9369) kair(9369) ekein(9369) (for pote) "that at that
time" and inserts (8874)e (ye were). {Uncircumcision}
(akrobustia), {circumcision} (peritom(8873)). The abstract words
are used to describe Gentiles and Jews as in  Ga 5:6  Rom 2:27 .
{Made by hands} (cheiropoi(8874)ou). Agreeing with peritom(8873).
Verbal ( Mr 14:58 ) from cheiropoie(935c) like acheiropoi(8874)os in
 Col 2:11 .