Genesis 17:11

Translations

Modern

You are to circumcise the flesh of your foreskin, and this will be a sign of the covenant between Me and you.

Traditional

And ye shall circumcise the flesh of your foreskin; and it shall be a token of the covenant betwixt me and you.

Literal

And you shall be circumcised in the flesh of your foreskins, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between Me and between you.

Latin

…et circumcidetis carnem præputii vestri, ut sit in signum fœderis inter me et vos.

Original

Hebrew

English

You are to circumcise the flesh of your foreskin, and this will be a sign of the covenant between Me and you.

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

Romans 4:11
And he received the sign of circumcision as a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised. So then, he is the father of all who believe but are not circumcised, in order that righteousness might be credited to them.
Deuteronomy 10:16
Circumcise your hearts, therefore, and stiffen your necks no more.
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.
1 Samuel 18:25–27
Saul replied, “Say to David, ‘The king desires no other dowry but a hundred Philistine foreskins as revenge on his enemies.’” But Saul intended to cause David’s death at the hands of the Philistines.
2 Samuel 3:14
Then David sent messengers to say to Ish-bosheth son of Saul, “Give me back my wife, Michal, whom I betrothed to myself for a hundred Philistine foreskins.”
Exodus 4:25
But Zipporah took a flint knife, cut off her son’s foreskin, and touched it to Moses’ feet. “Surely you are a bridegroom of blood to me,” she said.
Exodus 12:48
If a foreigner resides with you and wants to celebrate the LORD’s Passover, all the males in the household must be circumcised; then he may come near to celebrate it, and he shall be like a native of the land. But no uncircumcised man may eat of it.
Joshua 5:3
So Joshua made flint knives and circumcised the sons of Israel at Gibeath-haaraloth.

Glossary

Abraham Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) 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: A Seal of the Covenant Circumcision: Covenant Promises of Circumcision: Described Circumcision: Institution of Covenant: Abraham Symbols and Similitudes: Circumcision, of the Covenant of Abraham The Covenant: Made With: Abraham The Jews: Circumcised in Token of Their Covenant Relation Token: Circumcision, of the Covenant of Abraham

Genesis 17:11

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