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Genesis 17

Genesis 17:27

The Covenant of Circumcision · Genesis 17:9–27
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Translations

Modern
And all the men of Abraham’s household—both servants born in his household and those purchased from foreigners—were circumcised with him.
Traditional
And all the men of his house, born in the house, and bought with money of the stranger, were circumcised with him.
Literal
…and all the men of his house—born in the house or bought with silver from a son of a foreigner—were circumcised with him.
Latin
…et omnes viri domus illius, tam vernaculi, quam emptitii et alienigenæ pariter circumcisi sunt.

Original

Hebrew
English
And all the men of Abraham’s household—both servants born in his household and those purchased from foreigners—were circumcised with him.

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).

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 Money: Silver Used As Servant: Bond: Bought and Sold Servant: Bond: Must be Circumcised Servant: Bond: Rights of Those Born to a Master Servants: Slaves or Bond by Purchase Servants: Slaves or Bond: when Foreigners to be Circumcised