Genesis 17:13 bbe — He who comes to birth in your house and he who is made yours for a price, all are to undergo circumcision; so that my a…

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"He who comes to birth in your house and he who is made yours for a price, all are to undergo circumcision; so that my agreement may be marked in your flesh, an agreement for all time."

— Genesis 17:13, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 17 — Context

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And this is the agreement which you are to keep with me, you and your seed after you: every male among you is to undergo circumcision.

11

In the flesh of your private parts you are to undergo it, as a mark of the agreement between me and you.

12

Every male among you, from one generation to another, is to undergo circumcision when he is eight days old, with every servant whose birth takes place in your house, or for whom you gave money to someone of another country, and not of your seed.

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He who comes to birth in your house and he who is made yours for a price, all are to undergo circumcision; so that my agreement may be marked in your flesh, an agreement for all time.

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And any male who does not undergo circumcision will be cut off from his people: my agreement has been broken by him.

15

And God said, As for Sarai, your wife, from now her name will be not Sarai, but Sarah.

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And I will give her a blessing so that you will have a son by her: truly my blessing will be on her, and she will be the mother of nations: kings of peoples will be her offspring.

Genesis 17:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 17:13 say?
Genesis 17:13 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “He who comes to birth in your house and he who is made yours for a price, all are to undergo circumcision; so that my agreement may be marked in your flesh, an agreement for all time.”
Where is Genesis 17:13 in the Bible?
Genesis 17:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 17, verse 13.
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 17:13.
What translation should I read Genesis 17:13 in?
Genesis 17:13 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 17:13?
Genesis 17:13 reads (BBE): “He who comes to birth in your house and he who is made yours for a price, all are to undergo circumcision; so that my agreement may be marked in your flesh, an agreement for all time.” 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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