Genesis 17:23

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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.

Cross References

Genesis 14:14

that his nephew Lot had been taken away. Three hundred and eighteen of Abram's servants were fighting men, so he took them and followed the enemy as far north as the city of Dan.

Genesis 17:9

Abraham, you and all future members of your family must promise to obey me.

Genesis 18:19

I have chosen him to teach his family to obey me for ever and to do what is right and fair. Then I will give Abraham many descendants, just as I promised.”

Genesis 34:24

Every grown man followed this advice and got circumcised.

Psalm 119:60

As soon as you command, I do what you say.

Proverbs 27:1

Don't boast about tomorrow! Each day brings its own surprises.

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Work hard at whatever you do. You will soon go to the world of the dead, where no one works or thinks or reasons or knows anything.

Acts 16:3

and Paul wanted him to go with them. But Paul first had him circumcised, because all the Jewish people around there knew that Timothy's father was Greek.

Galatians 5:6

If you are a follower of Christ Jesus, it makes no difference whether you are circumcised or not. All that matters is your faith that makes you love others.

Galatians 6:15

It doesn't matter if you are circumcised or not. All that matters is that you are a new person.