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Genesis 17:12 ยท KJV

"And he that is eight days old shall be circumcised among you, every man child in your generations, he that is born in the house, or bought with money of any stranger, which is not of thy seed."

King James Version

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Passage Context

10This is my covenant, which ye shall keep, between me and you and thy seed after thee; Every man child among you shall be circumcised.
11And ye shall circumcise the flesh of your foreskin; and it shall be a token of the covenant betwixt me and you.
12And he that is eight days old shall be circumcised among you, every man child in your generations, he that is born in the house, or bought with money of any stranger, which is not of thy seed.
13He that is born in thy house, and he that is bought with thy money, must needs be circumcised: and my covenant shall be in your flesh for an everlasting covenant.
14And the uncircumcised man child whose flesh of his foreskin is not circumcised, that soul shall be cut off from his people; he hath broken my covenant.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does commitment look like for you in your faith journey?

2

How do you respond to the idea of covenant in your relationships?

3

When have you made a significant commitment in your life?

Life Application

faith

Consider how you can demonstrate your commitment to God in tangible ways. Reflect on practices that deepen your relationship with Him.

relationships

Think about how you can cultivate deeper connections with those around you through commitment and loyalty.

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