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Circumcision was part of the Abrahamic Covenant. It was written about in Genesis 17:1-14.
In verse 11, specifically, God stated, "You are to undergo circumcision, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and you."
The circumcisions were symbolism meaning they were keeping the covenant.
This was reinforced in verse 14. "Any uncircumcised male, who has not been circumcised in the flesh, will be cut off from his people; he has broken my covenant."
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∙ 13y agoThe commandment of the brit milah (male circumcision) is a physical sign of our covenant with HaShem. The term 'brit milah' literally translates to "Covenant of the Word". It represents our commitment to using our creative ability to reveal the teachings of Torah.
For a detailed explanation of the Jewish interpretation of this mitzvah, please see the related link.
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∙ 14y agoIt's a religious rite that God commanded Abraham to do.
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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 is the theme of the story Circumcision?
A covenant with god.
Is circumcision a reminder of god's convenant?
Yes.
How does God justify both circumcision and uncircumcision?
God's laws and in particular social guidlines are suitable for the time and needs of society.
What is God's mark on the believer?
In the old testament the mark of Gods people was circumcision. Under God's new covenant there is no physical mark. The mark of God on believers in Christ Jesus is the circumcision of the soul which is the cutting away of sin. The mark of God on the believer is the turning away from a life obsessed with self to a life following God's ways and in relationship with Him
What is the function of circumcision?
There is no practical medical reasoning behind a circumcision. Jews primarily do it to cement the covenant with God and the Jewish People, as commanded in the Torah (Genesis ch.17).
What was the convenant between Abram and God?
God gave Abram the Land. This was the first covenant. The second was circumcision. Sorry for the mistake, esp, with God`s word.
What did Abraham agreed to practice when he made the covenant with God?
Circumcision (Genesis 17). Answer 2 God said, the whole land of canaan... i will give as an everlasting possesin to you and your descendants after you; and i will be their God.
Why Muslims cut their prepuce?
It is called 'circumcision'. Circumcision for males is compulsory per Islam religion (and also Judaism and Christianity) and is practiced since prophet Abraham life when he was commanded by God to perform circumcision for his sons. However, religion doesn't call for female circumcision although it may be practiced in some communities per local traditions and cultures.
Is Jewish circumcision a blood sacrifice?
No. In Judaism, the story of the Binding of Isaac in Genesis teaches us that only an animal can be a blood sacrifice. Circumcision is only a sign of the agreement between God and the Jewish people.
What roman holiday was on January 1st?
Circumcision- New Years Day. Feast of Janus ( two-faced God of boundaries and gateways, etc) Religiously the term Circumcision was applied to January l observances until quite recently.
What are signs of God's covenant with Abraham?
1) The circumcision which Jews do. 2) The bestowal of the Holy Land to the Jews (genesis ch.17).
