Moses therefore gave unto you circumcision; (not because it is of Moses, but of the fathers;) and ye on the sabbath day circumcise a man.
Moses gave you the practice of circumcision, though actually, it didn't start with Moses, it goes way back to your ancestors. And here's the thing: you'll even do circumcisions on the Sabbath when needed.
You already make exceptions to Sabbath rules when something matters, so why are you upset when I heal people?
📚 Historical Context
In the first century during the Feast of Tabernacles, Jesus was addressing Jewish leaders who strictly followed Mosaic laws, including circumcision, which was originally established by God with Abraham as a covenant sign and later incorporated into the Law given to Moses. Jesus pointed out that the Jews themselves performed circumcision on the Sabbath, even though it involved work, to highlight inconsistencies in their interpretation of Sabbath rules. This debate occurred amid growing tensions over Jesus' authority and miracles, as recorded in the Gospel of John.
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