He received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had while he was in uncircumcision, that he might be the father of all those who believe, though they be in uncircumcision, that righteousness might also be accounted to them.
For the Scripture says to Par`oh, *For this very purpose I caused you to be raised up, that I might show in you my power, and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.*