Genesis 17:12

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

From now on, your family must circumcise every baby boy when he is eight days old. You must even circumcise any man or boy you have as a slave, both those born in your homes and those you buy from foreigners. This will be a sign that my promise to you will last for ever.

Cross References

Genesis 17:23

On that same day Abraham obeyed God by circumcising Ishmael. Abraham was also circumcised, and so were all other men and boys in his household, including his servants and slaves. He was ninety-nine years old at the time, and his son Ishmael was thirteen.

Genesis 21:4

and when the boy was eight days old, Abraham circumcised him, just as the LORD had commanded.

Exodus 12:44

Your slaves may eat the meal if they have been circumcised,

Exodus 22:30

and the firstborn of your cattle and sheep. Let the animals stay with their mothers for seven days, then on the eighth day give them to me, your God.

Leviticus 12:3

Her son must be circumcised on the eighth day,

Luke 1:59

Eight days later they did for the child what the Law of Moses commands. They were going to name him Zechariah, after his father.

Luke 2:21

Eight days later Jesus' parents did for him what the Law of Moses commands. And they named him Jesus, just as the angel had told Mary when he promised she would have a baby.

Acts 7:8

God said to Abraham, “Every son in each family must be circumcised to show that you have kept your agreement with me.” So when Isaac was eight days old, Abraham circumcised him. Later, Isaac circumcised his son Jacob, and Jacob circumcised his twelve sons.

Romans 2:28

Just because you live like a Jew and are circumcised doesn't make you a real Jew.

Philippians 3:5

I was circumcised when I was eight days old, and I am from the nation of Israel and the tribe of Benjamin. I am a true Hebrew. As a Pharisee, I strictly obeyed the Law of Moses.