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Genesis 17:26-1953 kjv — In the selfsame day was Abraham circumcised, and Ishmael his son. And all the men of his house, born in the house, and…

King James Version

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In the selfsame day was Abraham circumcised, and Ishmael his son.

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And all the men of his house, born in the house, and bought with money of the stranger, were circumcised with him.

— Genesis 17:26-1953, King James Version

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Genesis 17 — Context

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And Abraham took Ishmael his son, and all that were born in his house, and all that were bought with his money, every male among the men of Abraham’s house; and circumcised the flesh of their foreskin in the selfsame day, as God had said unto him.

24

And Abraham was ninety years old and nine, when he was circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin.

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And Ishmael his son was thirteen years old, when he was circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin.

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In the selfsame day was Abraham circumcised, and Ishmael his son.

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And all the men of his house, born in the house, and bought with money of the stranger, were circumcised with him.

Genesis 17:26-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 17:26-1953 say?
Genesis 17:26-1953 in the King James Version reads: “In the selfsame day was Abraham circumcised, and Ishmael his son. And all the men of his house, born in the house, and bought with money of the stranger, were circumcised with him. ”
Where is Genesis 17:26-1953 in the Bible?
Genesis 17:26-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 17, verses 26–1953.
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 17:26-1953.
What translation should I read Genesis 17:26-1953 in?
Genesis 17:26-1953 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 17:26-1953?
Genesis 17:26-1953 reads (KJV): “In the selfsame day was Abraham circumcised, and Ishmael his son. And all the men of his house, born in the house, and bought with money of the stranger, were circumcised with him. ” 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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