Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version And every male in Abraham’s household, including those born in his household or bought from a foreigner, was circumcised with him. New Living Translation along with all the other men and boys of the household, whether they were born there or bought as servants. All were circumcised with him. English Standard Version And all the men of his house, those born in the house and those bought with money from a foreigner, were circumcised with him. Berean Standard Bible And all the men of Abraham’s household—both servants born in his household and those purchased from foreigners—were circumcised with him. King James Bible And all the men of his house, born in the house, and bought with money of the stranger, were circumcised with him. New King James Version and all the men of his house, born in the house or bought with money from a foreigner, were circumcised with him. New American Standard Bible And all the men of his household, those who were born in the house or bought with money from a foreigner, were circumcised with him. NASB 1995 All the men of his household, who were born in the house or bought with money from a foreigner, were circumcised with him. NASB 1977 And all the men of his household, who were born in the house or bought with money from a foreigner, were circumcised with him. Legacy Standard Bible Now all the men of his household, who were born in the house or bought with money from a foreigner, were circumcised with him. Amplified Bible All the men [servants] of his household, both those born in the house and those purchased with money from a foreigner, were circumcised along with him [as the sign of God’s covenant with Abraham]. Christian Standard Bible And all the men of his household—whether born in his household or purchased from a foreigner—were circumcised with him. Holman Christian Standard Bible And all the men of his household—both slaves born in his house and those purchased with money from a foreigner—were circumcised with him. American Standard Version And all the men of his house, those born in the house, and those bought with money of a foreigner, were circumcised with him. English Revised Version And all the men of his house, those born in the house, and those bought with money of the stranger, were circumcised with him. GOD'S WORD® Translation All the men of his household, whether born in the household or bought with money from a foreigner, were circumcised with him. Good News Translation together with all of Abraham's slaves. International Standard Version Every man born in his household—as well as those who had been purchased with money from a foreigner—was circumcised with him. Majority Standard Bible And all the men of Abraham?s household?both servants born in his household and those purchased from foreigners?were circumcised with him. NET Bible All the men of his household, whether born in his household or bought with money from a foreigner, were circumcised with him. New Heart English Bible All the men of his house, those born in the house, and those bought with money from a foreigner, were circumcised with him. Webster's Bible Translation And all the men of his house, born in the house, and bought with money of the stranger, were circumcised with him. World English Bible All the men of his house, those born in the house, and those bought with money from a foreigner, were circumcised with him. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand all the men of his house—born in the house, and bought with money from the son of a stranger—have been circumcised with him. Young's Literal Translation and all the men of his house -- born in the house, and bought with money from the son of a stranger -- have been circumcised with him. Smith's Literal Translation And all the men of his house, born in his house, and bought with silver of the son of the stranger, were circumcised with him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd all the men of his house, as well they that were born in his house, as the bought servants and strangers were circumcised with him. Catholic Public Domain Version And all the men of his house, those born in his house, as well as those who were bought, even the foreigners, were circumcised with him. New American Bible and all the males of his household, including the slaves born in his house or acquired with his money from foreigners, were circumcised with him. New Revised Standard Version and all the men of his house, slaves born in the house and those bought with money from a foreigner, were circumcised with him. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd all the men of his household, both born in the house and bought with money. He also circumcised some of the strangers with him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And LORD JEHOVAH was revealed unto him among the oaks of Mamrey, and he sat in the door of the tent when the day was hot; OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And all the men of his house, those born in the house, and those bought with money of a foreigner, were circumcised with him. Brenton Septuagint Translation and all the men of his house, both those born in the house, and those bought with money of foreign nations. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Covenant of Circumcision…26Abraham and his son Ishmael were circumcised on the same day. 27And all the men of Abraham’s household— both servants born in his household and those purchased from foreigners — were circumcised with him. Cross References Genesis 12:5 And Abram took his wife Sarai, his nephew Lot, and all the possessions and people they had acquired in Haran, and set out for the land of Canaan. When they came to the land of Canaan, Genesis 14:14 And when Abram heard that his relative had been captured, he mobilized the 318 trained men born in his household, and they set out in pursuit as far as Dan. Genesis 15:3 Abram continued, “Behold, You have given me no offspring, so a servant in my household will be my heir.” Genesis 18:19 For I have chosen him, so that he will command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the LORD by doing what is right and just, in order that the LORD may bring upon Abraham what He has promised.” Genesis 24:35 “The LORD has greatly blessed my master, and he has become rich. He has given him sheep and cattle, silver and gold, menservants and maidservants, camels and donkeys. Genesis 26:14 He owned so many flocks and herds and servants that the Philistines envied him. Genesis 30:43 Thus Jacob became exceedingly prosperous. He owned large flocks, maidservants and menservants, and camels and donkeys. Genesis 32:5 I have oxen, donkeys, flocks, menservants, and maidservants. I have sent this message to inform my master, so that I may find favor in your sight.’” Genesis 36:6-7 Later, Esau took his wives and sons and daughters and all the people of his household, along with his livestock, all his other animals, and all the property he had acquired in Canaan, and he moved to a land far away from his brother Jacob. / For their possessions were too great for them to dwell together; the land where they stayed could not support them because of their livestock. Exodus 12:44 But any slave who has been purchased may eat of it, after you have circumcised him. Exodus 12:48 If a foreigner resides with you and wants to celebrate the LORD’s Passover, all the males in the household must be circumcised; then he may come near to celebrate it, and he shall be like a native of the land. But no uncircumcised man may eat of it. Leviticus 22:11 But if a priest buys a slave with his own money, or if a slave is born in his household, that slave may eat his food. Joshua 9:21 They continued, “Let them live, but let them be woodcutters and water carriers for the whole congregation.” So the leaders kept their promise. 1 Samuel 8:11 He said, “This will be the manner of the king who will reign over you: He will take your sons and appoint them to serve his own chariots and horses, and to run in front of his chariots. 2 Samuel 9:10 You and your sons and servants are to work the ground for him and bring in the harvest, so that your master’s grandson may have food to eat. But Mephibosheth, your master’s grandson, is always to eat at my table.” Now Ziba had fifteen sons and twenty servants. Treasury of Scripture And all the men of his house, born in the house, and bought with money of the stranger, were circumcised with him. circumcised. Genesis 18:19 For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him. Jump to Previous Abraham's Birth Born Bought Circumcised Foreigner House Household Including Lands Male Money Stranger UnderwentJump to Next Abraham's Birth Born Bought Circumcised Foreigner House Household Including Lands Male Money Stranger UnderwentGenesis 17 1. God renews the covenant with Abram, 5. and changes his name to Abraham, in token of a greater blessing. 9. Circumcision is instituted. 15. Sarai's name is changed to Sarah, and she is blessed. 17. Isaac is promised, and the time of his birth fixed. 23. Abraham and Ishmael are circumcised. And all the men of Abraham’s household— This phrase indicates the comprehensive nature of the covenantal sign of circumcision. Abraham's household included not only his immediate family but also a large number of servants and workers. This reflects the patriarchal structure of ancient Near Eastern societies, where a household could be quite extensive. The inclusion of all men in the household signifies the communal aspect of God's covenant with Abraham, extending beyond biological descendants to all who are part of his household. both servants born in his household and those purchased from foreigners— were circumcised with him. Persons / Places / Events 1. AbrahamThe patriarch of the Israelites, who received God's covenant and was commanded to circumcise all males in his household as a sign of this covenant. 2. Ishmael Abraham's son with Hagar, who was also circumcised as part of the covenant. 3. Household Servants These include both those born in Abraham's household and those purchased from foreigners, indicating the inclusivity of the covenant. 4. Covenant of Circumcision A significant event where God established circumcision as a physical sign of His covenant with Abraham and his descendants. 5. Hebron The region where Abraham was residing at the time, a place of significant biblical events. Teaching Points Obedience to God's CommandsAbraham's immediate compliance with God's command to circumcise all males in his household demonstrates his obedience and faith. We are called to obey God's commands, trusting in His promises. Inclusivity of God's Covenant The inclusion of both those born in the household and those purchased from foreigners shows that God's covenant is not limited by ethnicity or social status. This foreshadows the New Testament teaching that the gospel is for all people. Significance of Covenant Signs Circumcision was a physical sign of a spiritual reality. In the New Testament, baptism serves a similar role, symbolizing our identification with Christ. Faith and Works Abraham's faith was demonstrated through his actions. Our faith should also be evident in our obedience and actions. Spiritual Circumcision In Christ, believers experience a spiritual circumcision, a cutting away of the sinful nature. This calls us to live a life set apart for God. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And allוְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the men אַנְשֵׁ֤י (’an·šê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person of [Abraham’s] household— בֵיתוֹ֙ (ḇê·ṯōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house both servants born יְלִ֣יד (yə·lîḏ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3211: Born in his household בָּ֔יִת (bā·yiṯ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house and those purchased וּמִקְנַת־ (ū·miq·naṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 4736: A buying, acquisition, a piece of property, the sum paid from foreigners— בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son were circumcised with him. נִמֹּ֖לוּ (nim·mō·lū) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 4135: To cut short, curtail, to blunt, to destroy Links Genesis 17:27 NIVGenesis 17:27 NLT Genesis 17:27 ESV Genesis 17:27 NASB Genesis 17:27 KJV Genesis 17:27 BibleApps.com Genesis 17:27 Biblia Paralela Genesis 17:27 Chinese Bible Genesis 17:27 French Bible Genesis 17:27 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 17:27 All the men of his house those (Gen. 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