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When does God command Abraham to circumcise Isaac?
The commandment of circumcision was in place, and Abraham was circumcised, about a year before Isaac was born. So Isaac was circumcised shortly after his birth, with no repetition of the commandment required.
How old was Gershom when he was circumcised?
He was 99
Who was the oldest man in the Bible to be circumcised?
Abraham. He was 99.
Is it too late to get circumcised?
NO! Abraham was circumcised at age 99, so even if you're 100, you can still get it done. Many emigrants of the former Soviet Union get circumcised at all ages since the Soviet atheism was repealed.
Is the covenant between God and Abraham conditional?
The only condition that is mentioned is that Abraham and his descendants be circumcised (Genesis ch.17).
Is being uncircumcised an abomination to the Jewish faith?
Ultra-Orthodox Jews think so, but not being circumcised can't always be helped. If a Jew is not circumcised, it's not too late - Abraham circumcised himself at the age of 99!
Who were some people who gave sacrifices to the lord?
In the Bible, some examples of people who gave sacrifices to the Lord include Abraham, who offered his son Isaac as a sacrifice (Genesis 22); Cain and Abel, who offered sacrifices of their produce (Genesis 4); and King Solomon, who made offerings at the dedication of the temple (1 Kings 8).
Is it forbidden or haraam for the mother want to have her boy circumcised?
Muslim boy should be circumcised. It is mandatory in Islam religion (and also Jewish, to my knowledge) that male born children must be circumcised. This is according to God revelations to Abraham (peace upon him). However, for Muslim girls it is not allowed.
What did God promised Abraham?
It is meant to say 'What did God promise to Abraham?' Genisis- 17:10 ' This is my covenant, which you shall keep between me and you and your seed after you; Every male among you shall be circumcised'
Wasn't Abraham 99 years old when G-d told him to circumcise himself and all the males of his family?
Yes, Abraham was 99 when circumcised. His son, Ishmael, was 13 at the time.
Do you have to cut of your foreskin to be Jewish?
Abraham was circumcised, so Most Male Jews have had their penis circumcised, the removal of the foreskin. No Jewish woman has Ever had her genitals cut up. Circumcision Only applies to the Men, never to the Women in Judaism.
What is covenant of Ishmael?
Genesis 17:7;9;11;23-27 (King James Version)"7. And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee.9. And God said unto Abraham, Thou shalt keep my covenant therefore, thou, and thy seed after thee in their generations.10. This is my covenant, which ye shall keep, between me and you and thy seed after thee; Every man child among you shall be circumcised.11. And ye shall circumcise the flesh of your foreskin;and it shall be a token of the covenant betwixt me and you.---23. And Abraham took Ishmael his son, and all that were born in his house, and all that were bought with his money, every male among the men of Abraham's house; and circumcised the flesh of their foreskin in the selfsame day, as God had said unto him.24. And Abraham was ninety years old and nine, when he was circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin.25. And Ishmael his son was thirteen years old, when he was circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin.26. In the selfsame day was Abraham circumcised, and Ishmael his son.27. And all the men of his house, born in the house, and bought with money of the stranger, were circumcised with him."
