Topical Encyclopedia Circumcision, a covenantal sign given by God to Abraham and his descendants, holds significant importance in the Jewish tradition. It is a physical mark of the covenant between God and His people, as outlined in Genesis 17:10-14. The practice of circumcision on the eighth day after a male child's birth is a commandment that takes precedence over other laws, including the observance of the Sabbath.The requirement to circumcise on the eighth day is so paramount that it is performed even if the eighth day falls on the Sabbath, a day traditionally reserved for rest and abstention from work. This practice underscores the importance of the covenantal sign over the Sabbath restrictions. The Berean Standard Bible provides insight into this practice through the words of Jesus in the New Testament. In John 7:22-23 , Jesus addresses the Jewish leaders, saying, "But because Moses gave you circumcision, you circumcise a boy on the Sabbath (not that it is from Moses, but from the patriarchs). If a boy can be circumcised on the Sabbath so that the Law of Moses will not be broken, why are you angry with Me for making a man entirely well on the Sabbath?" Here, Jesus highlights the precedence of circumcision over the Sabbath, using it as a point of comparison to justify His healing works on the Sabbath. The practice of circumcising on the Sabbath is rooted in the understanding that the commandment to circumcise is a direct covenantal obligation that supersedes the general prohibition of work on the Sabbath. This reflects the hierarchy of commandments within the Jewish law, where certain obligations are considered of higher importance due to their covenantal nature. The Pharisees and other Jewish leaders of Jesus' time recognized this hierarchy, as evidenced by their adherence to the practice of circumcision on the Sabbath. This acknowledgment of the priority of circumcision over Sabbath rest is a testament to the enduring significance of the Abrahamic covenant within the Jewish faith. The performance of circumcision on the Sabbath also serves as a reminder of the continuity of God's covenantal promises from the time of Abraham through the Mosaic Law and into the New Testament era. It illustrates the enduring nature of God's covenant with His people and the importance of obedience to His commands, even when they intersect with other significant religious observances. In summary, the practice of performing circumcision on the Sabbath day is a reflection of the deep covenantal relationship between God and His people, demonstrating the priority of this sacred rite over the general Sabbath restrictions. This practice is affirmed in the teachings of Jesus, who used it to illustrate the precedence of divine commandments and the spirit of the law over rigid legalism. Torrey's Topical Textbook John 7:22,23Moses therefore gave to you circumcision; (not because it is of Moses, but of the fathers;) and you on the sabbath day circumcise a man. Torrey's Topical Textbook Library Whether the Rite of Circumcision was Fitting? Jesus in the Temple. The Lord's Day --The Worship of the Apostolic Church --Its ... Questions About the Nature and Perpetuity of the Seventh-Day ... Whether Unformed Faith is a Gift of God Philippians iii. 3-Jan Appendix xvii. The Ordinances and Law of the Sabbath as Laid Down ... In the Temple at the Feast of Tabernacles. 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