Genesis 17:10

Translations

Modern

This is My covenant with you and your descendants after you, which you are to keep: Every male among you must be circumcised.

Traditional

This is my covenant, which ye shall keep, between me and you and thy seed after thee; Every man child among you shall be circumcised.

Literal

This is My covenant, which you shall keep between Me, and between you, and between your seed after you: Every male child among you shall be circumcised.

Latin

Hoc est pactum meum quod observabitis inter me et vos, et semen tuum post te: circumcidetur ex vobis omne masculinum:

Original

Hebrew

English

This is My covenant with you and your descendants after you, which you are to keep: Every male among you must be circumcised.

Notes

Genesis 17:9–14

God gave circumcision as a confirming sign that reminded all households of loyalty to the covenant.

Genesis 17:1–27

God gave Abram's family signs that his promises would come true. He changed Abram's name to Abraham (17:1–8). He established circumcision as the sign of the covenant (17:9–14, 23–27). He changed Sarai's name to Sarah (17:15–22).

Theme notes and profiles

Abraham Ishmael Circumcision Circumcision in the New Testament God’s Covenant with Abraham God’s Covenant with David God’s Covenant with Noah God’s Covenants Righteousness by Faith Symbolic Numbers

Related verses

Colossians 2:11–12
In Him you were also circumcised, in the putting off of your sinful nature, with the circumcision performed by Christ and not by human hands.
Acts 7:8
Then God gave Abraham the covenant of circumcision, and Abraham became the father of Isaac and circumcised him on the eighth day. And Isaac became the father of Jacob, and Jacob of the twelve patriarchs.
Galatians 5:3–6
Again I testify to every man who gets himself circumcised that he is obligated to obey the whole law.
Romans 4:9–11
Is this blessing only on the circumcised, or also on the uncircumcised? We have been saying that Abraham’s faith was credited to him as righteousness.
Genesis 17:11
You are to circumcise the flesh of your foreskin, and this will be a sign of the covenant between Me and you.
1 Corinthians 7:18–19
Was a man already circumcised when he was called? He should not become uncircumcised. Was a man still uncircumcised when called? He should not be circumcised.
Philippians 3:3
For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh—
Romans 3:30
…since there is only one God, who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through that same faith.
Joshua 5:2
At that time the LORD said to Joshua, “Make flint knives and circumcise the sons of Israel once again.”
Ephesians 2:11
Therefore remember that formerly you who are Gentiles in the flesh and called uncircumcised by the so-called circumcision (that done in the body by human hands)—
Deuteronomy 30:6
The LORD your God will circumcise your hearts and the hearts of your descendants, and you will love Him with all your heart and with all your soul, so that you may live.
Romans 3:25
God presented Him as an atoning sacrifice in His blood through faith, in order to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance He had passed over the sins committed beforehand.

Glossary

Abraham Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Circumcision Covenant Deuteronomy, Book of Ebla Tablets Firstborn Genesis, Book of Isaac Ishmael King Moses Patriarchs, Period of the Promise Uncircumcision

Topics

Abraham: Circumcision of Abraham: God's Covenant With Children: Bound by Covenants of Parents Church of Israel: Admission Into, by Circumcision Circumcision: Covenant Promises of Circumcision: Instituted by God Circumcision: Institution of Covenant: Abraham The Covenant: Made With: Abraham The Jews: Circumcised in Token of Their Covenant Relation

Genesis 17:10

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