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After the 8th day a baby's blood coagulates more rapidly then before that reducing the risk of the boy bleeding to death. The Jews learned the practice of circumcision from the Egyptians so it is likely that this fact was noticed and incorporated into their religious texts. It takes only a tiny amount of blood loss for an infant to bleed to death. Children are lost as a result every year.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agothis is simply a cultural thing that the jews observe there is no particular reason for this.
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∙ 12y agoModern science has found that on the 8th day after birth, a baby's body chemistry is at the optimal point for healing.
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∙ 13y agoIt still is done on the 8th day. The reason is that it was commanded in Leviticus to be done on the 8th day.
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On the eighth day after the birth of Jesus?
He was circumcised!
How old was John the Baptist when he was circumcised and named?
John the Baptist, just like all Jewish boys, was circumcised and named on the 8th day after his birth.
What religion do boys get circumcised at age 13?
Muslim boys are circumcised anywhere between age 6 and 13, depending on the family and where they live.
What nationality is Paul in the bible?
Phil:3:5: Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee;
Do french boys get circumcised?
No. Except for the Jewish ones...
Is Bruno Langley circumcised or intact?
Brunei is a muslim country and is largely circumcised. It is done to boys not infants.
What is evidence of Mary's fidelity to her Jewish tradition?
Mary and Joseph had Jesus circumcised on the eighth day. Later, they took Him to the temple to be presented to the Lord as was required on the birth of the firstborn child and offered turtledoves.
What book is apostle paul's ancestors listed in the Bible?
(Philippians 3:5) 5 circumcised the eighth day, out of the family stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew [born] from Hebrews; as respects law, a Pharisee;
What is lubricating gel?
It is cream that helps you masturbate that boys with circumcised penises use.
When was Eighth Day Books created?
Eighth Day Books was created in 1988.
Was Paul a Pharisee or Sadducee?
Paul was speaking of himself when he wrote, in Philippians 3:5 - circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of the Hebrews; concerning the law, a Pharisee; [NKJV]
Where is the third bris held?
If you have triplet boys, all three of them can be circumcised in the synagogue or at home.
