And all the men of his house, born in the house, and bought with money of the stranger, were circumcised with him.
All the men in Abraham's household were circumcised along with him - both those who were born as part of his family and those who were servants he had purchased from foreigners.
This verse shows that Abraham immediately included everyone in his household - family and servants alike - in God's covenant through circumcision.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, God establishes a covenant with Abraham, promising to make him the father of many nations and commanding circumcision as a sign of this eternal agreement. This included not only Abraham's family members but also all males in his household, such as those born there and servants bought from outsiders, to demonstrate full allegiance to God. The practice of circumcision was a common ancient ritual that signified belonging to a community or covenant, reflecting the cultural norms of the Near East at that time.
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