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Abraham took Ishmael his son, all who were born in his house, and all who were bought with his money; every male among the men of Abraham`s house, and circumcised the flesh of their foreskin in the same day, as God had said to him.
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The Immediacy of Obedience
All the commentators emphasize that Abraham obeyed God "in the selfsame day." They describe his response as speedy, implicit, and without delay. This immediate action is presented as a hallmark of sincere faith, which does not procrastinate or question God's commands but acts on them promptly.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
שׁדי shaday — Shaddai, “Irresistible, able to destroy, and by inference to create, Almighty.” שׁדד shādad…
16th Century
Protestant
And Abraham took Ishmael. Moses now commends the obedience of Abraham because he circumcised his entire family as he had been commanded. F…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Abraham took Ishmael his son To circumcise him; he took his son first, to set an example to his servants, and th…
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Abraham and all his family were circumcised, thereby receiving the token of the covenant and distinguishing themselves from other families that had…