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Genesis 21:4

King James Version (KJV)

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And Abraham circumcised his son Isaac being eight days old, as God had commanded him.

Genesis 21:4 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Genesis 21:4

Theological / Devotional

Abraham circumcised his son. A year earlier Abraham and Ishmael, together with all male members of the household, had been circumcised. The sign of the covenant was now bestowed upon Isaac, the son of the covenant (see on ch. 17:10-14, 23).

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