Genesis 17:12 web — He who is eight days old will be circumcised among you, every male throughout your generations, he who is born in the h…

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"He who is eight days old will be circumcised among you, every male throughout your generations, he who is born in the house, or bought with money from any foreigner who is not of your seed."

— Genesis 17:12, World English Bible

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Genesis 17 — Context

9

God said to Abraham, "As for you, you will keep my covenant, you and your seed after you throughout their generations.

10

This is my covenant, which you shall keep, between me and you and your seed after you. Every male among you shall be circumcised.

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You shall be circumcised in the flesh of your foreskin. It will be a token of the covenant between me and you.

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He who is eight days old will be circumcised among you, every male throughout your generations, he who is born in the house, or bought with money from any foreigner who is not of your seed.

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He who is born in your house, and he who is bought with your money, must be circumcised. My covenant will be in your flesh for an everlasting covenant.

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The uncircumcised male who is not circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin, that soul shall be cut off from his people. He has broken my covenant."

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God said to Abraham, "As for Sarai your wife, you shall not call her name Sarai, but her name will be Sarah.

Genesis 17:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 17:12 say?
Genesis 17:12 in the World English Bible reads: “He who is eight days old will be circumcised among you, every male throughout your generations, he who is born in the house, or bought with money from any foreigner who is not of your seed.”
Where is Genesis 17:12 in the Bible?
Genesis 17:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 17, verse 12.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 17:12.
What translation should I read Genesis 17:12 in?
Genesis 17:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 17:12?
Genesis 17:12 reads (WEB): “He who is eight days old will be circumcised among you, every male throughout your generations, he who is born in the house, or bought with money from any foreigner who is not of your seed.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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