KJV ORIGINAL
And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed unto them also:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Abraham got circumcised as like a stamp or seal showing the faith he already had before he was circumcised. This made him the spiritual father of everyone who believes — whether they're circumcised or not — so that same righteousness could be credited to them too.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Abraham's faith came first, then the religious ritual — making him everyone's spiritual dad regardless of background.
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