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.
This is the agreement I'm making with you that you must keep—between me and you and your descendants who come after you: Every male among you must be circumcised.
God is establishing circumcision as the physical sign of His covenant agreement with Abraham and all his male descendants.
📚 Historical Context
God was speaking to Abraham (then called Abram) when he was 99 years old, establishing a permanent covenant relationship with him and his descendants. Circumcision was already practiced by some ancient peoples, but God was now making it the specific sign of His special relationship with Abraham's family. This covenant would distinguish Abraham's descendants (the Israelites) from surrounding nations and serve as a lasting reminder of their commitment to God.
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