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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. |
Subject: What was the purpose of circumcision? |
Bible Note: Doc, Wow, that was quick. Thanks. I'll read Spurgeon's sermon, but also wanted to know why circumcision. Was there a reason for this specific act as apposed to something else. I get the rainbow in its connection to rain. Or is the specific type of sign irrelevant? Sean |