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Genesis 21:4

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And Abraham circumcised his son Isaac being eight days old, as God had commanded him.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Abraham circumcised his son Isaac when he was eight days old, just as God had told him to do.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Abraham obeyed God's command by circumcising Isaac at exactly eight days old, showing his faithfulness to follow God's instructions.

📚 Historical Context

Circumcision was established by God as a sign of His covenant with Abraham and his descendants (Genesis 17:10-14). The specific timing of eight days was part of God's detailed instructions and became a lasting practice among the Jewish people. This act represented Abraham's commitment to raise Isaac within the covenant relationship with God.

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