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It wasn't just a restating. There were two separatecovenants which God made with Abraham; Genesis ch.15 and Genesis ch.17. They took place at different times, their wording was different, and each one placed stress on different things. The first was the Covenant Between the Parts, which according to tradition took place on the slopes of Mount Hermon.
In Genesis ch.15, the Covenant Between the Parts:
a) God informs Abraham of future events (the Egyptian exile)
b) God promises the land of Canaan (Israel) to Abraham's descendants
c) the covenant is finalized through a demonstration of God's presence (see Genesis 15:7-9 and 15:17).
The second covenant was the Covenant of Circumcision, which took place when Abraham was in Hebron.
In Genesis ch.17, the covenant of circumcision:
a) although the promises of many descendants (17:2,3) and of inheriting the land of Canaan are restated (17:8), the main thing in this covenant is the promise that God will be the God of Abraham (17:7, 17:8).
b) God promises that Abraham and Sarah will have a son (17:15-16), whom they will name Isaac (17:19) and who will be the continuation of God's covenant (17:21).
c) the covenant itself is manifested through circumcision, for Abraham and his descendants (17:10).
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What was Joseph's covenant with God in Genesis?
Abraham made a covenant with God; and God swore also to Isaac and Jacob that He would uphold the covenant of Abraham with them too. For Joseph, no such statement or covenant was made. The earlier covenant applied to Joseph and all of his brothers equally and was not reiterated until the time of Moses.See also the Related Links.Link: The covenantLink: Abraham, Isaac and Jacob
What did god promies Abraham in his covenant?
goood
In the covenant with God Abraham is moved to what land?
Canaan.
What is the word for Abraham's promise with god?
The word is covenant.
What region was offered to Abraham in his covenant with God?
Canaan
Who do the Jewish people believe had a covenant with god?
Abraham
What was the first covenant made between God and Abraham?
The second covenant was not made between God and Abraham. It was made between God & Moses at Mount Sinai. This is where the ten commandments originated.
The physical act by male Jews as a sign of the special covenant?
Abraham, the patriarch of the Jewish faith. God made a Covenant with Abraham.
Is circumcision a reminder of God's covenant?
Circumcision is a sign of God's covenant made with Abraham in Genesis 17:9-14.
What important contribution did Abraham make to judaism?
He made a covenant with god.
Which of these statements accurately describes a major development in Judaism?
Abraham's covenant with God led his followers to practice monotheism
What is it about Jacob that makes him able to live out the covenant?
It had nothing to do with Jacob. God's covenant with Abraham was unconditional.
