Genesis 17:11
The Scripture
(11) And ye shall circumcise the flesh of your foreskin; and it shall be a token of the covenant betwixt me and you.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Genesis 17 Abraham is circumcised as a sign of his covenant with God, and God promises him many descendants and the land of Canaan. The chapter also records the birth of Isaac, who is to be a son of Abraham and Sarah, fulfilling the earlier promise. This passage highlights themes of obedience, divine promises, and the fulfillment of God's covenant.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Exodus 4:25Joshua 5:3I Samuel 18:25I Samuel 18:26I Samuel 18:27II Samuel 3:14Acts 7:8Romans 4:11
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