Genesis 17:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 17:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 17:23 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Abraham took Ishmael his son, and all that were born in his house, and all that were bought with his money, every ma..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 17:23 — KJV
“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.”
— Genesis 17:23 (KJV)
Genesis 17:23 in Context — About the Book of Genesis
Genesis is the book of beginnings — creation, the fall, the flood, and the call of Abraham. It answers the oldest questions: where we came from, why the world is broken, and how God begins His rescue plan through one family. Every major theme in the Bible is planted here as a seed.
Cross-References for Genesis 17:23
“And he that is eight days old shall be circumcised among you, every man child in your generations, he that is born in the house, or bought with money of any stranger, which is not of thy seed. he that is eight...: Heb. a son of eight days”
Shares key themes with Genesis 17:23: son, born, house
“He that is born in thy house, and he that is bought with thy money, must needs be circumcised: and my covenant shall be in your flesh for an everlasting covenant.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 17:23: born, house, bought
“In the selfsame day was Abraham circumcised, and Ishmael his son.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 17:23: abraham, ishmael, son
“And all the men of his house, born in the house, and bought with money of the stranger, were circumcised with him.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 17:23: born, house, bought
“And he dealt among all the people, even among the whole multitude of Israel, as well to the women as men, to every one a cake of bread, and a good piece of flesh, and a flagon of wine. So all the people departed every one to his house.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 17:23: house, every, among
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