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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
In the selfsame day was Abraham circumcised, and Ishmael his son. This is repeated, that it might be taken notice of…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 17:1-27
- The Sealing of the Covenant 1. שׁדי shaday, Shaddai, “Irresistible, able to destroy, and by inference to make,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 17:23-27
We have here Abraham's obedience to the law of circumcision. He himself and all his family were circumcised, so…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Genesis 17:23-27
Abraham circumcises his Household
23. And Abraham took, &c. This verse repeats the directions contained in Gen…