“And all the men of his house, born in the house, and bought with money of the stranger, were circumcised with him.” Context: To fully understand the significance of this…

“In the selfsame day was Abraham circumcised, and Ishmael his son.” This verse is part of the account of God’s covenant with Abraham, which is recorded in Genesis chapter 17.…

“And Ishmael his son was thirteen years old, when he was circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin.” Genesis 17:25 is part of the narrative in Genesis that recounts the…

“And Abraham was ninety years old and nine, when he was circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin.” Genesis 17 is a significant chapter in the book of Genesis, as…

“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 he left off talking with him, and God went up from Abraham.” Context: Genesis 17 recounts the covenant God made with Abraham when He appeared to him and changed…

“But my covenant will I establish with Isaac, which Sarah shall bear unto thee at this set time in the next year.” In this verse, God is speaking to Abraham,…

“And as for Ishmael, I have heard thee: Behold, I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly; twelve princes shall he beget, and I…

“And God said, Sarah thy wife shall bear thee a son indeed; and thou shalt call his name Isaac: and I will establish my covenant with him for an everlasting…

“And Abraham said unto God, O that Ishmael might live before thee!” In this verse, Abraham is speaking to God in response to the covenant that God had just made…