Genesis 17:24
The Scripture
(24) And Abraham was ninety years old and nine, when he was circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin.
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
Genesis 17:1Genesis 17:17Genesis 12:4Romans 4:11Romans 4:19Romans 4:20
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