Genesis 17:24
“And Abraham was ninety years old and nine, when he was circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin.”
Genesis 17:24 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And Abraham was ninety years old and nine, when he was circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Abraham was ninety and nine years old, when he circumcised the flesh of his foreskin.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And Abraham was ninety years old and nine, when he was circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin.
- DARBYDarby
- And Abraham was ninety-nine years old when he was circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Abraham was ninety-nine years old, when he was circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And Abraham is a son of ninety and nine years in the flesh of his foreskin being circumcised;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Abraham was ninety-nine years old when he was circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin.
Context: Genesis 17
22And he left off talking with him, and God went up from Abraham.
23And 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.
24And Abraham was ninety years old and nine, when he was circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin.
25And Ishmael his son was thirteen years old, when he was circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin.
26In the selfsame day was Abraham circumcised, and Ishmael his son.
About Genesis 17: Abraham and Sarah's Names Changed
God changes Abram's name to Abraham and Sarai's name to Sarah, and makes a covenant with him. He promises that Abraham will be the father of many nations, and that his descendants will inherit the land of Canaan. He also tells Abraham to be circumcised as a sign of this covenant.
Commentary
Genesis 17 is a pivotal chapter in the book of Genesis, as it marks the beginning of the covenant between God and Abraham. This covenant is the foundation of the relationship between God and the Israelites, and it is a promise of God's faithfulness and protection.