Genesis 17:24

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

So Abraham was ninety-nine years old when he was circumcised,

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

Abraham was ninety-nine years old when he underwent circumcision.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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

Free Bible Version

Abraham was 99 when he was circumcised,

Geneva Bible 1599

Abraham also himselfe was ninetie yeere olde and nine, when the foreskinne of his flesh was circumcised.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

One Unity Resource Bible

Abraham [Father of a multitude] was ninety-nine years old, when he was circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin.

Translation for Translators

Abraham was 99 years old when ◄he was circumcised/someone circumcised him►,

Unlocked Literal Bible

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

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

And Abraham [is] a son of ninety and nine years in the flesh of his foreskin being circumcised;

Context

The Covenant of Circumcision

²³On that very day Abraham took his son Ishmael and all those born in his household or purchased with his money—every male among the members of Abraham’s household—and he circumcised them, just as God had told him.²⁴So Abraham was ninety-nine years old when he was circumcised,²⁵and his son Ishmael was thirteen;

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(Through the Bible) Exodus 1-5

Chuck Smith

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Summary

In Genesis 17:24, we see Abraham's obedience and faithfulness to God's command of circumcision. Despite his age and the pain involved, Abraham immediately carries out the circumcision of himself, his son Ishmael, and all the males in his household. This act demonstrates Abraham's commitment to the covenant with God and his willingness to follow God's instructions without hesitation. It also signifies the importance of obedience and the fulfillment of God's promises through faith, even when the tasks seem difficult or challenging.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And Abraham was ninety years old and nine,.... See Gen 17:1. This circumstance of his age is observed the more to commend his faith and obedience, that though he was an old man, he did not consider his age, or make that an objection; that he was unable to bear the pain, or it would be shameful for a man of his years to be uncovered before his servants: when he was circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin; who circumcised him is not said, very probably Eliezer his head servant: the Jews, who affect to know everything, say (u), that he sent for Shem, the son of Noah, who circumcised him and his son Ishmael; but it is most likely that Ishmael was circumcised by Abraham himself, as seems from Gen 17:23; and Abraham might circumcise himself, as Ben Melech thinks. (u) Pirke Eliezer, c. 29.

Genesis 17:24

The Covenant of Circumcision

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

So Abraham was ninety-nine years old when he was circumcised,

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

Abraham was ninety-nine years old when he underwent circumcision.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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

Free Bible Version

Abraham was 99 when he was circumcised,

Geneva Bible 1599

Abraham also himselfe was ninetie yeere olde and nine, when the foreskinne of his flesh was circumcised.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

One Unity Resource Bible

Abraham [Father of a multitude] was ninety-nine years old, when he was circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin.

Translation for Translators

Abraham was 99 years old when ◄he was circumcised/someone circumcised him►,

Unlocked Literal Bible

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

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

And Abraham [is] a son of ninety and nine years in the flesh of his foreskin being circumcised;