Thematic Bible: A seal of the covenant


Thematic Bible



He received the sign of circumcision as a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised. The purpose was to make him the father of all who believe without being circumcised, so that righteousness would be counted to them as well, Verse ConceptsCircumcision, spiritualPraiseSealsAbraham, God's Covenant WithAbraham, New Testament ReferencesReckoningRighteous By FaithRighteousness imputed

You shall be circumcised in the flesh of your foreskins, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and you. Verse ConceptsForeskinsCircumcision

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