Genesis 17:26
What does Genesis 17:26 mean?
A plain-English look at Genesis 17:26 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Genesis 17:26 means
This verse succinctly summarizes the immediate fulfillment of God's command: "In the selfsame day was Abraham circumcised, and Ishmael his son." It emphasizes the promptness and simultaneity of their obedience. The repetition of "selfsame day" underscores the decisive and unwavering nature of Abraham's response. This immediate adherence to God's instruction, despite its personal difficulty, serves as a powerful example of faith and commitment to the covenant, illustrating the gravity with which Abraham regarded the divine word.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000In the selfsame day was Abraham circumcised, and Ishmael his son.
KJV
King James Version · 1611In the selfsame day was Abraham circumcised, and Ishmael his son.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901In the selfsame day was Abraham circumcised, and Ishmael his son.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Abraham and Ishmael, his son, underwent circumcision on that very day.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862in this self-same day hath Abraham been circumcised, and Ishmael his son;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The self-same day was Abraham circumcised and Ismael his son.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890In the selfsame day was Abraham circumcised, and Ishmael his son;
Context
This verse provides a concise summary, bringing together the individual acts of circumcision for both Abraham (v. 24) and Ishmael (v. 25) into a single, unified event. The phrase "In the selfsame day" reinforces the immediate and comprehensive obedience by Abraham. This summary statement naturally precedes the final verse, which broadens the scope to include all the men in Abraham's household, cementing the picture of full and instant compliance with God's covenant command.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 119:60
I made haste, and delayed not, To observe thy commandments.
- Genesis 22:3
And Abraham rose early in the morning, and saddled his ass, and took two of his young men with him, and Isaac his son; and he clave the wood for the burnt-offering, and rose up, and went unto the place of which God had told him.
- Genesis 12:4
So Abram went, as Jehovah had spoken unto him; and Lot went with him: and Abram was seventy and five years old when he departed out of Haran.
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