The covenant of circumcision (διαθηκην περιτομης). A covenant marked by (genitive) circumcision (no article) of which circumcision…

And he gave him. That is, God appointed, or commanded this (Genesis 17:9–13).

The covenant. The word coven…

And he gave him the covenant . . .—Here we trace an indirect reference to the charge that he had spoken “against the customs.” He …

Stephen begins by addressing the council in a somewhat formal yet fraternal manner: “Men, brothers and fathers” (cf. 22:1). Then he launches into h…

And he gave him the covenant of circumcision.

Stephen was charged as a blasphemer of God and an apostate from the church; therefore, he shows that he is a son of Abraham and takes pride in this…