How was the origin of circumcision for Abraham and his descendants?

      

Describe the origin of circumcision for Abraham and his descendants.

  

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Maurice
(i) God appeared again to Abraham when he was 99 years old and renewed His covenant promises to Him.

(ii) He asked Abraham to be obedient.

(iii) Abram's name was changed to "Abraham" meaning, "the father of great multitude"

(iv) Sarai's name was changed to "Sarah" meaning, the "Princess and mother of kings".

(v) Abraham's descendants were to keep the covenant and be obedient like him.

(vi) This covenant was to be given an external sign, which was circumcision.

(vii) All male children were to be circumcised when they were eight days old.

(viii) Abraham was circumcised when he was 99 years together with his son, Ishmael, and all male servants in his household.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on July 7, 2017 at 09:15


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