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NASB | Genesis 17:10 "This is My covenant, which you shall keep, between Me and you and your descendants after you: every male among you shall be circumcised. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 17:10 "This is [the sign of] My covenant, which you shall keep and faithfully obey, between Me and you and your descendants after you: Every male among you shall be circumcised. |
Bible Question:
I've been asking several people this questions and it seems like no one really knows. What was the purpose for circumcision? Why did God initiate this procedure? What was its meaning? Sean |
Bible Answer: Dear Sean, Welcome to the forum! Circumcision is the sign of the Abrahamic Covenant (see Genesis 17). It is an external mark of consecration to Abraham and his descendants. You might be interested in a sermon on this practice by Charles Spurgeon: http://www.spurgeon.org/sermons/0845.htm In Him, Doc |