Genesis 17:26

Translations

Modern

Abraham and his son Ishmael were circumcised on the same day.

Traditional

In the selfsame day was Abraham circumcised, and Ishmael his son.

Literal

And on that very day Abraham was circumcised, and Ishmael his son,

Latin

Eadem die circumcisus est Abraham et Ismaël filius ejus:

Original

Hebrew

English

Abraham and his son Ishmael were circumcised on the same day.

Notes

Genesis 17:23–27

After God spoke to Abraham about Isaac, Abraham followed God's instructions immediately. He performed circumcision as a sign of faith, showing their participation in the covenant (compare Romans 4:11–12; Galatians 5:2–6, 11; 6:15; Philippians 3:2–3; Colossians 2:11–12; 1 Peter 3:21).

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 God’s Covenant with David Symbolic Numbers

Related verses

Psalm 119:60
I hurried without hesitating to keep Your commandments.
Genesis 22:3–4
So Abraham got up early the next morning, saddled his donkey, and took along two of his servants and his son Isaac. He split the wood for a burnt offering and set out for the place God had designated.
Genesis 12:4
So Abram departed, as the LORD had directed him, and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he left Haran.

People

Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people Ishmael: Son of Abraham and Hagar; father of Arab tribes

Glossary

Abraham Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Circumcision Covenant Deuteronomy, Book of Ebla Tablets Genesis, Book of Ishmael Patriarchs, Period of the Promise

Topics

Abraham: Circumcision of Circumcision: Abraham Circumcision: First Performed on Abraham and his Family Ishmael: Son of Abraham: Circumcised

Genesis 17:26

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