What the Bible says about Covenant, Sign of
(From Forerunner Commentary)

Exodus 12:3 Since God instituted circumcision as the sign of the covenant He made with Abraham (Genesis 17:10-11), it predates the Old Covenant by several hundred years. When God called Israel out of Egypt and gave them His laws, He included the command to circumcise male babies (Leviticus 12:3). Circumcision identified the Israelites as physical descendants of Abraham, gave them a sense of national identity, and set them apart from other nations of the world. Earl L. Henn Why We Must Put Out Leaven Related Topics: Abraham | Abraham's Children | Abraham's Offspring | Abraham's Seed | Abraham, Descendants of | Abrahamic Covenant | Circumcision | Covenant | Israel

 

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