Genesis 21:4 bbe — And when his son Isaac was eight days old, Abraham made him undergo circumcision, as God had said to him.

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"And when his son Isaac was eight days old, Abraham made him undergo circumcision, as God had said to him."

— Genesis 21:4, Bible in Basic English

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“When his son Isaac was eight days old, Abraham circumcised him just as God had commanded him to do.”
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Genesis 21 — Context

And the Lord came to Sarah as he had said and did to her as he had undertaken.

And Sarah became with child, and gave Abraham a son when he was old, at the time named by God.

And Abraham gave to his son, to whom Sarah had given birth, the name Isaac.

And when his son Isaac was eight days old, Abraham made him undergo circumcision, as God had said to him.

Now Abraham was a hundred years old when the birth of Isaac took place.

And Sarah said, God has given me cause for laughing, and everyone who has news of it will be laughing with me.

And she said, Who would have said to Abraham that Sarah would have a child at her breast? for see, I have given him a son now when he is old.

Genesis 21:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 21:4 say?

Genesis 21:4 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And when his son Isaac was eight days old, Abraham made him undergo circumcision, as God had said to him.”

Where is Genesis 21:4 in the Bible?

Genesis 21:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 21, verse 4.

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 21:4.

What translation should I read Genesis 21:4 in?

Genesis 21:4 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 21:4?

Genesis 21:4 reads (BBE): “And when his son Isaac was eight days old, Abraham made him undergo circumcision, as God had said to 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.

Genesis 21:4 bbe — And when his son Isaac was eight days old, Abraham made him undergo circumcision, as God had said to him.

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