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Genesis 17

Genesis 17:9

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

Modern
God also said to Abraham, “You must keep My covenant—you and your descendants in the generations after you.
Traditional
And God said unto Abraham, Thou shalt keep my covenant therefore, thou, and thy seed after thee in their generations.
Literal
And God said to Abraham, “And as for you, you shall keep My covenant—you and your seed after you, throughout their generations.
Latin
Dixit iterum Deus ad Abraham: Et tu ergo custodies pactum meum, et semen tuum post te in generationibus suis.

Original

Hebrew
English
God also said to Abraham, “You must keep My covenant—you and your descendants in the generations after 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).

People

Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people

Glossary

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

Topics

Abraham: God's Covenant With Children: Bound by Covenants of Parents Circumcision: Covenant Promises of Circumcision: Instituted by God Covenant: Abraham Obedience: Enjoined The Covenant: Made With: Abraham