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This applies not only to members of your family but also to the servants born in your household and the foreign-born servants whom you have purchased. <a href="/esv/genesis/17.htm">English Standard Version</a> He who is eight days old among you shall be circumcised. Every male throughout your generations, whether born in your house or bought with your money from any foreigner who is not of your offspring, <a href="/bsb/genesis/17.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Generation after generation, every male must be circumcised when he is eight days old, including those born in your household and those purchased from a foreigner—even those who are not your offspring. <a href="/kjv/genesis/17.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/genesis/17.htm">New King James Version</a> He who is eight days old among you shall be circumcised, every male child in your generations, he who is born in your house or bought with money from any foreigner who is not your descendant. <a href="/nasb_/genesis/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And every male among you who is eight days old shall be circumcised throughout your generations, including a slave who is born in the house or who is bought with money from any foreigner, who is not of your descendants. <a href="/nasb/genesis/17.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220And every male among you who is eight days old shall be circumcised throughout your generations, a servant who is born in the house or who is bought with money from any foreigner, who is not of your descendants. <a href="/nasb77/genesis/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And every male among you who is eight days old shall be circumcised throughout your generations, a servant who is born in the house or who is bought with money from any foreigner, who is not of your descendants. <a href="/lsb/genesis/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And every male among you who is eight days old shall be circumcised throughout your generations, one who is born in the house or one who is bought with money from any foreigner, who is not of your seed. <a href="/amp/genesis/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Every male among you who is eight days old shall be circumcised throughout your generations, [including] a servant whether born in the house or one who is purchased with [your] money from any foreigner, who is not of your descendants. <a href="/csb/genesis/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Throughout your generations, every male among you is to be circumcised at eight days old—every male born in your household or purchased from any foreigner and not your offspring. <a href="/hcsb/genesis/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Throughout your generations, every male among you at eight days old is to be circumcised. This includes a slave born in your house and one purchased with money from any foreigner. The one who is not your offspring, <a href="/asv/genesis/17.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he that is eight days old shall be circumcised among you, every male throughout your generations, he that is born in the house, or bought with money of any foreigner that is not of thy seed. <a href="/erv/genesis/17.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he that is eight days old shall be circumcised among you, every male throughout your generations, he that is born in the house, or bought with money of any stranger, which is not of thy seed. <a href="/gwt/genesis/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> For generations to come every male child who is eight days old must be circumcised, whether he is born in your household or bought with money from a foreigner who's not related to you. <a href="/isv/genesis/17.htm">International Standard Version</a> Generation after generation, every male among you is to be circumcised on the eighth day after his birth, including the servant born in your house or the one purchased from a foreigner, who is not of your offspring. <a href="/msb/genesis/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Generation after generation, every male must be circumcised when he is eight days old, including those born in your household and those purchased from a foreigner?even those who are not your offspring. <a href="/net/genesis/17.htm">NET Bible</a> Throughout your generations every male among you who is eight days old must be circumcised, whether born in your house or bought with money from any foreigner who is not one of your descendants. <a href="/nheb/genesis/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He who is eight days old will be circumcised among you, every male throughout your generations, he who is born in the house, or bought with money from any foreigner who is not of your descendants. <a href="/wbt/genesis/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he that is eight days old shall be circumcised among you, every male-child in your generations, he that is born in the house, or bought with money of any stranger, who is not of thy seed. <a href="/web/genesis/17.htm">World English Bible</a> He who is eight days old shall be circumcised among you, every male throughout your generations, he who is born in the house, or bought with money from any foreigner who is not of your offspring. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And a son of eight days is circumcised by you; every male throughout your generations, born in the house, or bought with money from any son of a stranger, who is not of your seed; <a href="/ylt/genesis/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'And a son of eight days is circumcised by you; every male to your generations, born in the house, or bought with money from any son of a stranger, who is not of thy seed; <a href="/slt/genesis/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the son of eight days shall be circumcised, every male of your generations being born in the house, and he bought with silver, from every son of the stranger which is not of thy seed.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> An infant of eight days old shall be circumcised among you, every man child in your generations: he that is born in the house, as well as the bought servant shall be circumcised, and whosoever is not of your stock: <a href="/cpdv/genesis/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> An infant of eight days will be circumcised among you, every male in your generations. So also servants born to you, as well as those bought, shall be circumcised, even those who are not of your stock. <a href="/nabre/genesis/17.htm">New American Bible</a> Throughout the ages, every male among you, when he is eight days old, shall be circumcised, including houseborn slaves and those acquired with money from any foreigner who is not of your descendants. <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Throughout your generations every male among you shall be circumcised when he is eight days old, including the slave born in your house and the one bought with your money from any foreigner who is not of your offspring.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he that is eight days old shall be circumcised among you, every male throughout your generations, he that is born in the house, or bought with money of any stranger, who is not of your descendants. <a href="/hpbt/genesis/17.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> To circumcise, let the one born in your house and bought with your silver be circumcised, and my covenant will be in your flesh for an eternal covenant.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/17.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And he that is eight days old shall be circumcised among you, every male throughout your generations, he that is born in the house, or bought with money of any foreigner, that is not of thy seed. <a href="/sep/genesis/17.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the child of eight days old shall be circumcised by you, every male throughout your generations, and the servant born in the house and he that is bought with money, of every son of a stranger, who is not of thy seed. <a href="/parallel/genesis/17-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=3536" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/genesis/17.htm">The Covenant of Circumcision</a> …11You are to circumcise the flesh of your foreskin, and this will be a sign of the covenant between Me and you. 12<a href="/hebrew/1755.htm" title="1755: lə·ḏō·rō·ṯê·ḵem (Prep-l:: N-mpc:: 2mp) -- Period, generation, dwelling. Or dor; from duwr; properly, a revolution of time, i.e. An age or generation; also a dwelling.">Generation after generation,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">every</a> <a href="/hebrew/2145.htm" title="2145: zā·ḵār (N-ms) -- Male. From zakar; properly, remembered, i.e. A male.">male</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·ḵem (Prep:: 2mp) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/4135.htm" title="4135: yim·mō·wl (V-Nifal-Imperf-3ms) -- To circumcise. A primitive root; to cut short, i.e. Curtail; by implication, to blunt; figuratively, to destroy.">must be circumcised</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ū·ḇen- (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.)."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8083.htm" title="8083: šə·mō·naṯ (Number-msc) -- Or shmowneh; feminine shmonah; or shmownah; apparently from shamen through the idea of plumpness; a cardinal number, eight; also eighth.">when he is eight</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: yā·mîm (N-mp) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">days old,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3211.htm" title="3211: yə·lîḏ (N-msc) -- Born. From yalad; born.">including those born</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bā·yiṯ (N-ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">in your household</a> <a href="/hebrew/4736.htm" title="4736: ū·miq·naṯ- (Conj-w:: N-fsc) -- A purchase. Feminine of miqneh; properly, a buying, i.e. Acquisition; concretely, a piece of property; also the sum paid.">and those purchased</a> <a href="/hebrew/3701.htm" title="3701: ke·sep̄ (N-ms) -- Silver, money. From kacaph; silver; by implication, money."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: mik·kōl (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">from a</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.)."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5236.htm" title="5236: nê·ḵār (N-ms) -- That which is foreign, foreignness. From nakar; foreign, or a foreigner, or heathendom.">foreigner—</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">even those</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">are not</a> <a href="/hebrew/2233.htm" title="2233: miz·zar·‘ă·ḵā (Prep-m:: N-msc:: 2ms) -- A sowing, seed, offspring. From zara'; seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity.">your offspring.</a> 13Whether they are born in your household or purchased, they must be circumcised. My covenant in your flesh will be an everlasting covenant.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/leviticus/12-3.htm">Leviticus 12:3</a> And on the eighth day the flesh of the boy’s foreskin is to be circumcised. <a href="/acts/7-8.htm">Acts 7:8</a> Then God gave Abraham the covenant of circumcision, and Abraham became the father of Isaac and circumcised him on the eighth day. And Isaac became the father of Jacob, and Jacob of the twelve patriarchs. <a href="/romans/4-11.htm">Romans 4:11</a> And he received the sign of circumcision as a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised. So then, he is the father of all who believe but are not circumcised, in order that righteousness might be credited to them. <a href="/galatians/5-3.htm">Galatians 5:3</a> Again I testify to every man who gets himself circumcised that he is obligated to obey the whole law. <a href="/colossians/2-11.htm">Colossians 2:11-12</a> In Him you were also circumcised, in the putting off of your sinful nature, with the circumcision performed by Christ and not by human hands. / And having been buried with Him in baptism, you were raised with Him through your faith in the power of God, who raised Him from the dead. <a href="/exodus/12-48.htm">Exodus 12:48-49</a> If a foreigner resides with you and wants to celebrate the LORD’s Passover, all the males in the household must be circumcised; then he may come near to celebrate it, and he shall be like a native of the land. But no uncircumcised man may eat of it. / The same law shall apply to both the native and the foreigner who resides among you.” <a href="/joshua/5-2.htm">Joshua 5:2-9</a> At that time the LORD said to Joshua, “Make flint knives and circumcise the sons of Israel once again.” / So Joshua made flint knives and circumcised the sons of Israel at Gibeath-haaraloth. / Now this is why Joshua circumcised them: All those who came out of Egypt—all the men of war—had died on the journey in the wilderness after they had left Egypt. ... <a href="/luke/2-21.htm">Luke 2:21</a> When the eight days before His circumcision had passed, He was named Jesus, the name the angel had given Him before He was conceived. <a href="/philippians/3-3.htm">Philippians 3:3</a> For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh— <a href="/john/7-22.htm">John 7:22-23</a> But because Moses gave you circumcision, you circumcise a boy on the Sabbath (not that it is from Moses, but from the patriarchs.) / If a boy can be circumcised on the Sabbath so that the law of Moses will not be broken, why are you angry with Me for making the whole man well on the Sabbath? <a href="/deuteronomy/10-16.htm">Deuteronomy 10:16</a> Circumcise your hearts, therefore, and stiffen your necks no more. <a href="/jeremiah/4-4.htm">Jeremiah 4:4</a> Circumcise yourselves to the LORD, and remove the foreskins of your hearts, O men of Judah and people of Jerusalem. Otherwise, My wrath will break out like fire and burn with no one to extinguish it, because of your evil deeds.” <a href="/ezekiel/44-9.htm">Ezekiel 44:9</a> This is what the Lord GOD says: No foreigner uncircumcised in heart and flesh may enter My sanctuary—not even a foreigner who lives among the Israelites. <a href="/acts/15-1.htm">Acts 15:1</a> Then some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.” <a href="/romans/2-28.htm">Romans 2:28-29</a> A man is not a Jew because he is one outwardly, nor is circumcision only outward and physical. / No, a man is a Jew because he is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code. Such a man’s praise does not come from men, but from God.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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 your seed.he that is eight days old.<a href="/genesis/21-4.htm">Genesis 21:4</a> And Abraham circumcised his son Isaac being eight days old, as God had commanded him.<a href="/leviticus/12-3.htm">Leviticus 12:3</a> And in the eighth day the flesh of his foreskin shall be circumcised.<a href="/luke/1-59.htm">Luke 1:59</a> And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they called him Zacharias, after the name of his father.is born.<a href="/genesis/17-23.htm">Genesis 17:23</a> And Abraham took Ishmael his son, and all that were born in his house, and all that were bought with his money, every male among the men of Abraham's house; and circumcised the flesh of their foreskin in the selfsame day, as God had said unto him.<a href="/exodus/12-48.htm">Exodus 12:48,49</a> And when a stranger shall sojourn with thee, and will keep the passover to the LORD, let all his males be circumcised, and then let him come near and keep it; and he shall be as one that is born in the land: for no uncircumcised person shall eat thereof… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/15-3.htm">Born</a> <a href="/revelation/14-4.htm">Bought</a> <a href="/genesis/17-10.htm">Child</a> <a href="/genesis/17-11.htm">Circumcised</a> <a href="/genesis/17-11.htm">Circumcision</a> <a href="/genesis/15-13.htm">Country</a> <a href="/genesis/17-10.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/genesis/5-19.htm">Eight</a> <a href="/genesis/12-10.htm">Foreigner</a> <a href="/genesis/15-16.htm">Generation</a> <a href="/genesis/17-9.htm">Generations</a> <a href="/genesis/15-3.htm">House</a> <a href="/genesis/15-3.htm">Household</a> <a href="/genesis/8-17.htm">Including</a> <a href="/genesis/17-10.htm">Male</a> <a href="/genesis/17-10.htm">Male-Child</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-2.htm">Money</a> <a href="/genesis/17-6.htm">Offspring</a> <a href="/genesis/17-10.htm">Seed</a> <a href="/genesis/16-8.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/revelation/11-1.htm">Someone</a> <a href="/genesis/17-8.htm">Stranger</a> <a href="/genesis/17-9.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/genesis/17-11.htm">Undergo</a> <a href="/genesis/8-8.htm">Whether</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/17-13.htm">Born</a> <a href="/genesis/17-13.htm">Bought</a> <a href="/genesis/17-14.htm">Child</a> <a href="/genesis/17-13.htm">Circumcised</a> <a href="/genesis/17-13.htm">Circumcision</a> <a href="/genesis/19-28.htm">Country</a> <a href="/genesis/17-19.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/genesis/21-4.htm">Eight</a> <a href="/genesis/17-27.htm">Foreigner</a> <a href="/genesis/50-23.htm">Generation</a> <a href="/genesis/25-12.htm">Generations</a> <a href="/genesis/17-13.htm">House</a> <a href="/genesis/17-13.htm">Household</a> <a href="/genesis/17-27.htm">Including</a> <a href="/genesis/17-14.htm">Male</a> <a href="/genesis/17-14.htm">Male-Child</a> <a href="/genesis/17-13.htm">Money</a> <a href="/genesis/17-16.htm">Offspring</a> <a href="/genesis/17-19.htm">Seed</a> <a href="/genesis/17-13.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/genesis/48-1.htm">Someone</a> <a href="/genesis/17-27.htm">Stranger</a> <a href="/genesis/23-17.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/genesis/17-13.htm">Undergo</a> <a href="/genesis/17-13.htm">Whether</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 17</div>1. <a href="/genesis/17-1.htm">God renews the covenant with Abram, </a> 5. <a href="/genesis/17-5.htm">and changes his name to Abraham, in token of a greater blessing.</a> 9. <a href="/genesis/17-9.htm">Circumcision is instituted.</a> 15. <a href="/genesis/17-15.htm">Sarai's name is changed to Sarah, and she is blessed.</a> 17. <a href="/genesis/17-17.htm">Isaac is promised, and the time of his birth fixed.</a> 23. <a href="/genesis/17-23.htm">Abraham and Ishmael are circumcised.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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It signifies that the commandment is not limited to Abraham's immediate descendants but extends to all future generations. This continuity reflects the everlasting covenant God made with Abraham, as seen in <a href="/genesis/17-7.htm">Genesis 17:7</a>, and underscores the enduring nature of God's promises.every male must be circumcised Circumcision is introduced as a physical sign of the covenant between God and Abraham's descendants. It serves as a mark of identity and belonging to God's chosen people. This practice distinguishes the Israelites from other nations and symbolizes purity and dedication to God. In the New Testament, circumcision becomes a metaphor for spiritual purity and commitment, as seen in <a href="/romans/2-29.htm">Romans 2:29</a> and <a href="/colossians/2-11.htm">Colossians 2:11</a>.when he is eight days old The specification of the eighth day for circumcision is significant both medically and theologically. Medically, it is the time when an infant's blood clotting ability is optimal. Theologically, the number eight often symbolizes new beginnings in the Bible, as seen in the resurrection of Jesus on the first day of the new week. This timing underscores the idea of entering into a new covenant relationship with God.including those born in your household This phrase indicates that the covenant sign of circumcision is not limited to biological descendants but extends to all males within the household. This inclusivity reflects the broader scope of God's covenant, which encompasses all who are part of the community of faith, similar to the inclusion of Gentiles in the New Testament church as seen in <a href="/acts/10.htm">Acts 10</a>.and those purchased from a foreigner The inclusion of those purchased from foreigners highlights the universal reach of God's covenant. It suggests that even those who are not originally part of the covenant community can be integrated into it. This foreshadows the New Testament teaching that salvation through Christ is available to all, regardless of ethnic or cultural background, as seen in <a href="/galatians/3-28.htm">Galatians 3:28</a>.even those who are not your offspring This final phrase reinforces the idea that the covenant sign of circumcision is not restricted to direct descendants. It points to the broader spiritual family that God is forming, which includes all who come under His covenant, prefiguring the New Testament concept of adoption into God's family through faith in Christ, as described in <a href="/ephesians/1-5.htm">Ephesians 1:5</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/abraham.htm">Abraham</a> The patriarch with whom God establishes His covenant, including the command of circumcision as a sign of this covenant. 2. <a href="/topical/i/isaac.htm">Isaac</a> Abraham's son, who would be the first to be circumcised on the eighth day as per God's command. 3. <a href="/topical/h/household.htm">Household</a> Refers to all males in Abraham's household, including servants and those bought with money, indicating the inclusivity of the covenant. 4. <a href="/topical/c/canaan.htm">Canaan</a> The land where Abraham resides, which is part of the promise God makes to him and his descendants. 5. <a href="/topical/c/covenant_of_circumcision.htm">Covenant of Circumcision</a> A sign of the covenant between God and Abraham's descendants, marking them as God's chosen people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/s/sign_of_the_covenant.htm">Sign of the Covenant</a> Circumcision is a physical sign of the covenant between God and His people, symbolizing their unique relationship and commitment to Him. <a href="/topical/i/inclusivity_of_god's_covenant.htm">Inclusivity of God's Covenant</a> The command includes not only biological descendants but also those integrated into the household, showing God's covenant is open to all who are part of His community. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_and_faith.htm">Obedience and Faith</a> The act of circumcision is an expression of obedience to God's command, reflecting faith in His promises. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_significance.htm">Spiritual Significance</a> In the New Testament, circumcision is seen as a metaphor for the spiritual transformation that occurs in Christ, emphasizing the importance of inner faith over external rituals.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_17.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 17</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_dispensation_of_promise.htm">What is the Dispensation of Promise?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_bible's_view_on_child_salvation.htm">What does the Bible say about salvation for children?</a> <a href="/q/what's_circumcision's_role_in_the_bible.htm">What is the significance of circumcision in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_lev._12_3_align_with_modern_science.htm">In Leviticus 12:3, how does the insistence on circumcision at eight days align or conflict with modern medical and scientific perspectives? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/17.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) Eight days old.--That is, just one week after birth, as the day of birth was counted among the eight days.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/17.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 12. - And he that is eight days old - literally, and the son of eight days (cf. <a href="/genesis/17-1.htm">Genesis 17:1</a>) - shall be circumcised among you (<a href="/leviticus/12-3.htm">Leviticus 12:3</a>; <a href="/luke/2-21.htm">Luke 2:21</a>; <a href="/philippians/3-5.htm">Philippians 3:5</a>), every man child - "The fact that several times the circumcision of the males only is enjoined may point to the legislator's intention to exclude that rite in the other sex, though it was customary among many ancient nations, but not universal among the Egyptians" (Kalisch). Though not administered to both, the symbol was ordained for the sake of both sexes (Calvin) - in your generations, he that is born in the house, or bought with money of any stranger, which is not of thy seed. Not only a proof of the Divine benignity to Abraham in embracing all the members of his household within the pale of the visible Church now constituted, but likewise a hint of the world-wide aspect of the Abrahamic covenant, a first-fruits as it were of the "all the families of the earth" that should be blessed in Abram. <a href="/commentaries/genesis/17-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Generation after generation, לְדֹרֹתֵיכֶ֑ם (lə·ḏō·rō·ṯê·ḵem) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1755.htm">Strong's 1755: </a> A revolution of time, an age, generation, a dwelling every כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every male זָכָ֖ר (zā·ḵār) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2145.htm">Strong's 2145: </a> Remembered, a male must be circumcised יִמּ֥וֹל (yim·mō·wl) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4135.htm">Strong's 4135: </a> To cut short, curtail, to blunt, to destroy when he is eight שְׁמֹנַ֣ת (šə·mō·naṯ) Number - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8083.htm">Strong's 8083: </a> A cardinal number, eight, eighth days old, יָמִ֗ים (yā·mîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day including those born יְלִ֣יד (yə·lîḏ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3211.htm">Strong's 3211: </a> Born in your household בָּ֔יִת (bā·yiṯ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house and those purchased וּמִקְנַת־ (ū·miq·naṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4736.htm">Strong's 4736: </a> A buying, acquisition, a piece of property, the sum paid from a מִכֹּ֣ל (mik·kōl) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every foreigner— נֵכָ֔ר (nê·ḵār) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5236.htm">Strong's 5236: </a> That which is foreign, foreignness even those הֽוּא׃ (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are who אֲשֶׁ֛ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that are not לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no your offspring. מִֽזַּרְעֲךָ֖ (miz·zar·‘ă·ḵā) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2233.htm">Strong's 2233: </a> Seed, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/17-12.htm">Genesis 17:12 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/17-12.htm">Genesis 17:12 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/17-12.htm">Genesis 17:12 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/17-12.htm">Genesis 17:12 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/17-12.htm">Genesis 17:12 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/17-12.htm">Genesis 17:12 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/17-12.htm">Genesis 17:12 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/17-12.htm">Genesis 17:12 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/17-12.htm">Genesis 17:12 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/17-12.htm">Genesis 17:12 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/17-12.htm">OT Law: Genesis 17:12 He who is eight days old will (Gen. 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