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He gave him the covenant of circumcision. So Abraham became the father of Isaac, and circumcised him the eighth day. Isaac became the father of Jacob, and Jacob became the father of the twelve patriarchs.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
And he gave him. That is, God appointed, or commanded this (Genesis 17:9–13).
The covenant. The word coven…
The covenant of circumcision (διαθηκην περιτομης). A covenant marked by (genitive) circumcision (no article) of which circumcision…
19th Century
Anglican
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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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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he gave him the covenant of circumcision.
Stephen speaks here in the language of the Jews, who are wont to spe…
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…
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