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.
Every baby boy among you must be circumcised when he is eight days old. This applies to all boys throughout your generations - whether they are born into your household or bought as servants from foreigners who are not your descendants.
God is establishing circumcision as a permanent sign of His covenant with Abraham's people, to be performed on all males in their community when they are eight days old.
📚 Historical Context
This command was given to Abraham as part of God's covenant promise to make him the father of many nations. In ancient times, circumcision served as a physical mark that identified someone as belonging to God's chosen people. The practice of having servants or slaves 'bought with money' was common in Abraham's era, and God required even these non-blood relatives to receive the covenant sign if they were part of the household.
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