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A Sign of Inner Change
Commentators explain that circumcision was the physical "token" or sign of the covenant. It symbolized a profound spiritual reality: the "cutting away" of the old, sinful nature and the dedication of a person to a new life of holiness. It was an outward representation of the inward renewal required to walk with God.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 17:1–27
18th Century
Theologian
שׁדי shaday — Shaddai, “Irresistible, able to destroy, and by inference to create, Almighty.” שׁדד shādad
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 17:10
19th Century
Bishop
Shall be circumcised. — It is stated by Herodotus (Book ii. 104) that the Egyptians were circumcised, and that the Syrian…
John Calvin
On Genesis 17:10
16th Century
Theologian
Every man-child among you shall be circumcised. Although God promised to both males and females what he later sanctioned by circumcision, …
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John Gill
On Genesis 17:10
17th Century
Pastor
This [is] my covenant
The token of it, for the promise itself was given before, which is more properly the covenant;…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 17:7–14
17th Century
Minister
The covenant of grace is from everlasting in its eternal plan, and to everlasting in its consequences. The token of the covenant was circumcision. …