Charles Ellicott Commentary Genesis 17:25

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Genesis 17:25

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Genesis 17:25

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"And Ishmael his son was thirteen years old, when he was circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin." — Genesis 17:25 (ASV)

Ishmael... was thirteen years old. — Therefore, Muslims defer circumcision to the thirteenth year.