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The Sign of the Promise
Commentators explain that the "covenant of circumcision" was not a contract between equals, but a promise initiated by God's grace. Circumcision was the outward sign or seal of this pre-existing promise, marking Abraham's descendants as God's people. The promise itself was the core, not the physical act.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 7:8
18th Century
Theologian
And he gave him. That is, God appointed, or commanded this (Genesis 17:9–13).
The covenant. The word coven…
AT Robertson
On Acts 7:8
The covenant of circumcision (διαθηκην περιτομης). A covenant marked by (genitive) circumcision (no article) of which circumcision…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 7:8
19th Century
Bishop
And he gave him the covenant . . .—Here we trace an indirect reference to the charge that he had spoken “against the customs.” He …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 7:8
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…
John Gill
On Acts 7:8
17th Century
Pastor
And he gave him the covenant of circumcision.
Stephen speaks here in the language of the Jews, who are wont to spe…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 7:1–16
17th Century
Minister
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…