Joshua 5:2 - Easy To Read Version2 At that time, the Lord said to Joshua, “Make knives from flint rocks and circumcise [17] the men of Israel.” See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 17692 At that time the LORD said unto Joshua, Make thee sharp knives, and circumcise again the children of Israel the second time. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition2 At that time the Lord said to Joshua, Make knives of flint and circumcise the [new generation of] Israelites as before. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)2 At that time Jehovah said unto Joshua, Make thee knives of flint, and circumcise again the children of Israel the second time. See the chapterCommon English Bible2 At that time the LORD said to Joshua, “Make yourself flint knives. Circumcise the Israelites for a second time.” See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version2 So at that time, the Lord said to Joshua: "Make for yourself knives of stone, and circumcise the sons of Israel a second time." See the chapter |
Abraham was circumcised later to show that God accepted him. His circumcision was proof that he was right with God through faith before he was circumcised. So Abraham is the father of all people that believe but are not circumcised. Those people believe and are accepted like people that are right with God.