Meaning
Circumcision is the removal of the foreskin from the male sexual organ.
Biblical Usage
In Scripture, circumcision is a physical practice given to Abraham as a sign of the covenant between God and Abraham and his descendants.
It was to be performed on male children on the eighth day and became a prescribed practice among the people of Israel.
Key References
- Genesis 17:9-14
- Genesis 21:4
- Exodus 12:43-49
- Leviticus 12:3
- Joshua 5:2-9
- Acts 7:8
- Romans 2:25-29
- Romans 4:9-12
- Galatians 5:2-6
- Colossians 2:11-13
Related Terms
- Covenant
- Abraham
- Israel
- Eighth Day