Genesis 17:11 — Meaning and Application

King James Version

“And ye shall circumcise the flesh of your foreskin; and it shall be a token of the covenant betwixt me and you.”

Genesis 17:11

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And God said unto Abraham, Thou shalt keep my covenant therefore, thou, and thy seed after thee in their generations.

This {is} my covenant, which ye shall keep, between me and you and thy seed after thee; Every man child among you shall be circumcised.

And ye shall circumcise the flesh of your foreskin; and it shall be a token of the covenant betwixt me and you.

And he that is eight days old shall be circumcised among you, every man child in your generations, he that is born in the house, or bought with money of any stranger, which {is} not of thy seed. {he that is eight...: Heb. a son of eight days}

He that is born in thy house, and he that is bought with thy money, must needs be circumcised: and my covenant shall be in your flesh for an everlasting covenant.

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Genesis 17:1

"And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I {am} the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect. {perfect: or, upright, or, sincere}"

Genesis 17:2

"And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will multiply thee exceedingly."

Genesis 17:3

"And Abram fell on his face: and God talked with him, saying,"

Genesis 17:4

"As for me, behold, my covenant {is} with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations. {many...: Heb. multitude of nations}"

Genesis 17:5

"Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee. {Abraham: that is, Father of a great multitude}"

Genesis 17:6

"And I will make thee exceeding fruitful, and I will make nations of thee, and kings shall come out of thee."

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