Topical Studies Bible verses about Circumcision
(From Torrey's Topical Textbook )
Instituted by God Genesis 17:9 ,10
Described Genesis 17:11 ; Exodus 4:25
Enforced by the law Leviticus 12:3 ; John 7:22
CALLED THE
A painful and bloody rite Exodus 4:26 ; Joshua 5:8
Promises to Abraham previous to Romans 4:9 ,13
A seal of the covenant Genesis 17:11 ; Romans 4:11
Introductory Jewish ordinances Galatians 5:3
Outward sign of Romans 2:28
Inward grace Romans 2:29
Necessary to enjoying the privileges of the Jewish State Exodus 12:48 ; Ezekiel 44:7
WAS PERFORMED
Accompanied with naming the child Genesis 21:3 ,4; Luke 1:59 ; 2:21
First performed on Abraham and his family Genesis 17:24-27
Not performed in the wilderness Joshua 5:5
Performed by Joshua at Gilgal Joshua 5:2 ,7
Punishment for neglecting Genesis 17:14 ; Exodus 4:24 ,26
Without faith , vain Romans 3:30 ; Galatians 5:6
Without obedience, vain Romans 2:25 ; I Corinthians 7:19
THE JEWS
Sometimes performed on slain enemies I Samuel 18:25-27 ; II Samuel 3:14
Abolished by the gospel Ephesians 2:11 ,15; Colossians 3:11
Performed on Timothy as a matter or expediency because of the Jews Acts 16:3
Necessity of, denied by Paul Galatians 2:3-5
Necessity of, asserted by false teachers Acts 15:24 ; Galatians 6:12 ; Titus 1:10
Trusting to, a denial of Christ Galatians 3:3 ,4; 5:3,4
Paul denounced for opposing Acts 21:21
Saints the true spiritual Philippians 3:3 ; Colossians 2:11
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