A SUMMARY OF CIRCUMCISION

• Circumcision is associated with being in covenant relationship with YHVH (Genesis 17:10)

• Circumcision is associated with entering into covenant relationship with others (Genesis 34:1-24)

• Circumcision is a sign of the Abrahamic covenant (Genesis 17:9, 11)

• Circumcision is for the native born and also for the stranger / sojourner (Genesis 17:9, 12)

• The Torah requires physical circumcision (Genesis 17:12) and circumcision of the heart (Deut 10:12, 16)