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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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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

John Calvin

On Genesis 17:23

16th Century

Theologian

And Abraham took Ishmael. Moses now commends the obedience of Abraham because he circumcised his entire family as he had been commanded. F…

John Gill

On Genesis 17:23

17th Century

Pastor

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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Matthew Henry

On Genesis 17:23–27

17th Century

Minister

Abraham and all his family were circumcised, thereby receiving the token of the covenant and distinguishing themselves from other families that had…

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