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The Jews introduced circumcision for the same reason as did the people they imitated the uperclass Egyptians. To set them apart from the rest of the people. It is like being branded. Very few people would be insane enough to mutilate their genitals and it was introduced into religion to force compliance.

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It sealed God's covenant with him and signified that the covenant would include Abraham's progeny.

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It was simply claimed that this was the instruction of God.

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Q: What was the importance and significance of Abraham's circumcision?
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