What the Bible says about

Circumcision

59 references · Nave's Topical Bible (1896) · tap any verse for study tools

“This is My covenant with you and your descendants after you, which you are to keep: Every male among you must be circumcised.”
Genesis 17:10-14 BSB
“And on the eighth day the flesh of the boy’s foreskin is to be circumcised.”
Leviticus 12:3 BSB
“But because Moses gave you circumcision, you circumcise a boy on the Sabbath (not that it is from Moses, but from the patriarchs.)”
John 7:22 BSB
“Then God gave Abraham the covenant of circumcision, and Abraham became the father of Isaac and circumcised him on the eighth day. And Isaac became the father of Jacob, and Jacob of the twelve patriarchs.”
Acts 7:8 BSB
“And he received the sign of circumcision as a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised. So then, he is the father of all who believe but are not circumcised, in order that righteousness might be credited to them.”
Romans 4:11 BSB
“Circumcision has value if you observe the law, but if you break the law, your circumcision has become uncircumcision.”
Romans 2:25-29 BSB
“Generation after generation, every male must be circumcised when he is eight days old, including those born in your household and those purchased from a foreigner—even those who are not your offspring.”
Genesis 17:12 BSB
“Whether they are born in your household or purchased, they must be circumcised. My covenant in your flesh will be an everlasting covenant.”
Genesis 17:13 BSB
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