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Romans 4

Romans 4:11

Abraham Justified by Faith · Romans 4:1–12
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Translations

Modern
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.
Traditional
And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed unto them also:
Literal
And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith that he had while in the uncircumcision, for him to be father of all those believing through uncircumcision, for the righteousness to be reckoned also to them,
Latin
Et signum accepit circumcisionis, signaculum justitiæ fidei, quæ est in præputio: ut sit pater omnium credentium per præputium, ut reputetur et illis ad justitiam:

Original

Greek
English
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.

Notes

Romans 4:11–12

When God introduced circumcision, he called it “a sign of the covenant” between himself and Abraham (Genesis 17:11). The covenant existed before Abraham became circumcised (Genesis 12:1–3; 15:1–21; 17:1–8). This shows that it was on the basis of faith, not circumcision. Therefore, Abraham is the spiritual father of all people, whether circumcised (Jews) or uncircumcised (Gentiles), "who are of the faith of Abraham" (Romans 4:13–25).

Parallels

Genesis 15:1–7 Psalm 32:1–11 Hebrews 11:8–19

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Circumcision Ezekiel, Book of Faith Freedom, Liberty Imputation Isaac Letter to the Romans Righteousness Sign Uncircumcision

Topics

Abraham: Faith of Bigotry: Paul's Argument Against Catholicity: Inculcated Circumcision: A Seal of Righteousness Circumcision: A Seal of the Covenant Circumcision: Abrogated Circumcision: Covenant Promises of Circumcision: Institution of Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Imputed Righteousness Justification: General Scriptures Concerning Righteousness by Faith Righteousness Imputed: Saints: Have, on Believing Righteousness: Saints: Have, Imputed Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Seal: A Stamp Used for Signifying Documents: Circumcision Was Regarded As a Seal of Righteousness Sealing of the Holy Spirit: Typified Seals: Circumcision Symbols and Similitudes: Circumcision, of the Covenant of Abraham Works: Insufficiency of, for Salvation