The Covenant of Circumcision (Gen. 17)
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- Sweeter Than Honey Productions
- Published
- Wed 19 Jul 2023
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In Genesis 17, God establishes a covenant with Abraham in addition to the one already established in chapter 15. This includes new names for Abram and Sarai, a promise of a son through the newly named Sarah despite their ages and her infertility, and a new sign for this covenant. Josh, Tori, and Brendan dig in to understand what this covenant is about and why circumcision is the sign.
Key Words
- meod (מְאֹד) - muchness, force, abundance
- olam (עוֹלָם) - long duration, perpetuity
- Shadday (שַׁדַּי) - Almighty (in reference to YHWH)
- Abraham (אַבְרָהָם) - Exalted Father
- Sarah (שָׂרָה) - Princess
- Isaac (יִצְחָק) - Laughter
- nasiy' (נָשִׂיא) - one lifted up, a chief, prince
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