Genesis 17:23

The Passion Translation

So without delay Abraham obeyed God and took his son Ishmael and every male in his household (whether born in his house or foreign-born servants) and circumcised them that very same day.

Cross References

Genesis 14:14

When Abram heard that his nephew Lot had been taken captive by the four kings, he mobilized all the men in his camp, 318 in all who had been born and trained in his own household, and he pursued the invaders as far north as Dan.

Genesis 17:9

God explained to Abraham, “Your part of the covenant is to obey its terms, you and your descendants throughout the ages.

Genesis 18:19

It is true; I have singled him out as my own, so that he will lead his family and household to follow my ways and live by what is right and just. I will fulfill all the promises that I have spoken to him.”

Genesis 34:24

So all the townsmen agreed with Hamor and his son Shechem, and every male of the city was circumcised.

Psalm 119:60

I give my all to follow your revelation-light; I will not delay to obey.

Proverbs 27:1

Never brag about the plans you have for tomorrow, for you don’t have a clue what tomorrow may bring to you.

Acts 16:3

Paul recognized God’s favor on Timothy’s life and wanted him to accompany them in ministry, but Paul had Timothy circumcised first because of the significant Jewish community living in the region, and everyone knew that Timothy’s father wasn’t a Jew.

Galatians 5:6

When you’re joined to the Anointed One, circumcision and religious obligations can benefit you nothing. All that matters now is living in the faith that works and expresses itself through love.

Galatians 6:15

Whether a man is circumcised or uncircumcised is meaningless to me. What really matters is the transforming power of this new creation life.