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NASB | Genesis 17:11 "And you shall be circumcised in the flesh of your foreskin, and it shall be the sign of the covenant between Me and you. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 17:11 "And you shall be circumcised in the flesh of your foreskins, and it shall be the sign (symbol, memorial) of the covenant between Me and you. |
Subject: Circumcision reduces HIV rates by half |
Bible Note: Hello Parable, I do appreciate that HIV is a physical and therefore a medical problem. The point here is that the spread of HIV (not to mention the original cause) is a behavioral one. My concern regarding this thread is that it does not become a focus on medical research and by doing so become inappropriate for the forum which is dedicated to bible study. Regarding the "sexual ethics during Abraham's time". Don't take my word for it. Read it for yourself. We know absolutely that sexual immorality was definately present then. But it was not the culturally accepted norm. Even in NT times prostitutes might be stoned to death. Today, they have their own TV shows. Have no doubt about it; sexual immorality is far more accepted today if not practiced. Hope this helps, Jeff |