NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. (2) This is the covenant of circumcision or the covenant of the Sign. The whole land of Canaan, where you are now an alien, I will give as an everlasting possession to you and your descendants after you; and I will be their God." (X) 11 You are to undergo circumcision,(Y) and it will be the sign of the covenant(Z) between me and you. Sermon Genesis 9:8-17 The Sign of the Covenant. Some think Shaddai derives from the word, mountain, so it could be "god of the mountain." Not only will she have a son, but nations and kings of nations will also come through her. 0 | Leave a Comment. He will be their God. But, perhaps, the last promise is the most interesting. 20 And as for Ishmael, I have heard you: I will surely bless him; I will make him fruitful and will greatly increase his numbers. This time, Abraham does not argue or question, but falls on his face in worship – an appropriate response. You will be the father of many nations. Have you ever considered the possibility that there are just some things God cannot do? This chapter focuses on another encounter between God and Abraham. In the early to middle years of the twentieth century, conservative Christians were forced to choose between two opposed camps B traditional dispensationalism and reformed covenant theology. And all this would happen within a year. The hallmark of traditional dispensationalism has been an acute biblio-centrality. By Mary Jane Chaignot. It is taken for granted that Abraham knows what is being asked of him. Additionally, Abraham is to be blameless, complete, whole someone who is to put all his energies into one pursuit. In this light, Abraham's laughter doesn't seem so out of place. Thirteen years have passed since then and since God has spoken to Abraham. And Abram fell upon his face, and God spoke with him, saying, גוַיִּפֹּ֥ל אַבְרָ֖ם עַל־פָּנָ֑יו וַיְדַבֵּ֥ר אִתּ֛וֹ אֱלֹהִ֖ים … The "born" would have been blood descendants of Abraham. Genesis 17:19, NLT: "But God replied, 'No--Sarah, your wife, will give birth to a son for you. Here God says, "I will be their God." The sovereign required Abraham’s male descendants to bear a sign in their bodies—a sign that they belonged to him, that they lived under his authority. Genesis chapter 17. This [is] my covenant. He is not to live like others around him, but is to give himself wholeheartedly to God. God promised Adam and Eve salvation through the coming Champion-Offspring. Anyone who refused to participate would cut himself off from the covenant. He has a 13-year-old son named, Ishmael, so, of course, he hears these words differently. God promises to be Abraham's God and the God of all his descendants. 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Each had its advantages. Remember that our first information about Sarah, given at the very beginning of their story, included the statement that she was barren. (U)”, 9 Then God said to Abraham, “As for you, you must keep my covenant,(V) you and your descendants after you for the generations to come. In this chapter, the covenant resembles a contract. I will make nations of you, and kings will come from you. God uses the sign of circumcision to guarantee his covenant with Abraham, to symbolize how this covenant will not be just with Abraham, but also with his son and with all of their descendants, perpetually. But the everlasting covenant is to be with Isaac. It's really their version of chapter 15, which is more authentic. New International Version. And, frankly, like the great "I am that I am" pronouncement to Moses, scholars don't know how to translate El Shaddai. [d](AS) I will establish my covenant with him(AT) as an everlasting covenant(AU) for his descendants after him. The phrase, "walk before" typically expresses the service or devotion of a faithful servant to a king. 2 Then I will make my covenant between me and you and will greatly increase your numbers.'. There is a shift in focus from the single nation (Gen 15) to the multitude of nations (Gen 17). A third definition of covenant is “a standard for behavior,” Olsen said, as the promises made to the Lord to live as His covenant people affect one’s attitudes, values and behavior. Genesis 17 – God Reaffirms the Covenant A. (Q) 8 The whole land of Canaan,(R) where you now reside as a foreigner,(S) I will give as an everlasting possession to you and your descendants after you;(T) and I will be their God. Now God changes the story. All rights reserved. Further, God will give his offspring the land for an everlasting possession. In any event, this is another disclosure by God of His name. The Sign of the Covenant . Let us recall that one of God's promises was to be fruitful and multiply. … Previously, everything has been "Yahweh," translated, "the Lord." No longer shall your name be called Abram, but your name shall be Abraham; for I will make you the father of a multitude of nations (Genesis 17:4-5). The token of the covenant was circumcision. Notice the future tense; this is God's intention. Names were not just for identification, but were inextricably tied in with personality, with the essence of one's being. Thanks for joining us! As a sign of inclusion, her name is also changed—from Sarai, to Sarah. February 23, 2015 by John Holbert. 27 And every male in Abraham’s household(BH), including those born in his household or bought from a foreigner, was circumcised with him. It was a sign of the covenant. (AD) 14 Any uncircumcised male, who has not been circumcised(AE) in the flesh, will be cut off from his people;(AF) he has broken my covenant. walk before me faithfully and be blameless. (AC) My covenant in your flesh is to be an everlasting covenant. God continues. Might his laughter, then, be a dismissal of God's statement? The whole land of Canaan will be an everlasting possession to Abraham and his descendents. Yet regardless of when this was written, it is essential to the story. "Every male of you shall be circumcised." for I have made you a father of many nations. Genesis 16 focused on Hagar’s struggle and God “seeing” her and providing for her in the midst of distress. (AV) He will be the father of twelve rulers,(AW) and I will make him into a great nation. The sign of the rainbow given to Noah in Genesis 9:12-17 How was circumcision a sign? First, it is an unconditional covenant. Genesis 15 describes a temporal covenant, fulfilled once the nation had taken possession of the land, whilst Genesis 17 describes an enduring covenant (עוֹלָם Gen 17:7). Copyright © 2021 BibleWise.com. The promised Seed was Christ, and Christians in him. This chapter focuses on another encounter between God and Abraham. "I will establish my covenant as an everlasting covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you for the generations to come, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you. By Dr. Randy L. Hyde. It does not appear, however, that the peoples in the immediate vicinity of Mesopotamia practiced circumcision at this time. It is something that will last forever and ever. Since God has already initiated the covenant, He is now ready to put it into force. New International Version (NIV). Genesis 17:9-14 NKJV the covenant but a by-product of it What was the role of circumcision in the covenant? 17:7-14 The covenant of grace is from everlasting in the counsels of it, and to everlasting in the consequences of it. Abraham and the Covenant of Circumcision Genesis 17. The chapter ends with Abraham's obedience. Quote “Finally, the common grace covenant provides the arena for Christ to come. This is in contrast to "walk after" which expresses passive allegiance or a repudiation of vows (as in, "walking after other gods.") However, others see imagery of the female breast, so Shaddai could refer to a female deity. Later on, in Genesis 17, the promise is given a specific sign with the sign of circumcision. There are many independent sources that attest to this practice among ancient cultures. Meaning of Genesis. COMMENTS: This Abrahamic Covenant, picking up and narrowing down the line through which the … This is a new name for God. According to the documentary hypothesis these covenants are based on the differing Jahwist, Elohist and Priestly sources. To Isaac belongs confirmation of the eternal covenant. Later in Genesis 17 the promise of a Son and a great nation will be further elaborated in the Abrahamic Covenant. Still others think Shaddai derives from the word, "destroy," and infer a translation of "powerful, omniscient." Not surprisingly, then, following the name change is a reiteration of the promise. Also as a permanent marking on the body, it signifies the eternality of the covenant between God and man. Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus free for 30 days. The first ones have to do with promises of increase. Abraham receives two imperatives, two commands. The “nation” (i.e. Click to see full answer But before Abraham has a chance to act, God gives him more information. But because he immediately asked for a blessing for Ishmael, it is pretty obvious where his heart is. Twice God states, "I will bless her." The Sign of the Covenant - When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to Abram and said to him, “I am Almighty God; walk before Me and be blameless. 1 When Abram was ninety-nine years old the Lord appeared to Abram and said to him, "I am God Almighty; 1 walk before me, and be n blameless, 2 that I may make my covenant between me and you, and o may multiply you greatly." Had any other biblical covenants been marked by a sign? It is intended man-ward, to help them remember their status as God's people and their obligations to keep the law, even though at this point, no law has been introduced. Here, it means that every step is to be taken with an awareness of God's presence. However, this time he falls down laughing to himself, thinking, "Shall one be born to a 100 year old man? His descendants, like the priestly writer, are in exile. Giving someone a new name was highly significant. It's really their version of chapter 15, which is more authentic. "I will make my covenant and multiply you exceedingly." (1-2) God appears to Abram when he is 99 years old. We, too, are left wondering how a one-hundred-year old man can father a child, and how a ninety-year-old woman can give birth? All of the promises, blessings, and covenants given to Abraham, grouped together, are called the “Abrahamic covenant.” Abraham must keep this covenant and the sign will be "in your flesh." In Genesis 17, God blessed Abraham once again and gave him further promises concerning the blessings he and his posterity would receive.Like He does with us, the Lord gave Abraham promises and blessings step by step, a little more each time. 13 Whether born in your household or bought with your money, they must be circumcised. When circumcision was part of an ancient culture, it was most often associated with the time of puberty, or used as a prenuptial rite. More importantly, however, by breaking with established traditions and separating circumcision from puberty or a marriage rite, God made available a whole new avenue of interpretation. Are you getting the most out of Bible Gateway? This is my covenant with you and your descendants after you, the covenant you are to keep: Every … It occurred at a crucial point in time in a male's life, and often signified his entry into the adult life of his group. The Hebrew word is El Shaddai. Just as the rainbow was the sign of God's covenant with Noah, circumcision was to be the sign of the covenant with Abraham. This covenant is an everlasting covenant between Abraham and his offspring. Many scholars think the priestly writers added this during the exile. Genesis 17:10 "This [is] my covenant, which ye shall keep, between me and you and thy seed after thee; Every man child among you shall be circumcised." (W) 10 This is my covenant with you and your descendants after you, the covenant you are to keep: Every male among you shall be circumcised. 17 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to Abram and said to him, “I am Almighty God; walk before Me and be blameless. Here is a linguistic fulfillment of that promise. Second, it was made to Noah and all his descendants as well as “every living creature” and the earth in general (Genesis 9:8-10). In Hebrew another syllable is added, literally, making his name longer, bigger. Yet, the question remains, why circumcision? Hence, the translation, "the Almighty." 3 Then Abram p fell on his face. Anyone who deliberately excluded himself from the religious community could not be a beneficiary of the covenantal blessings, and in essence doomed himself and his line to extinction. The person who walks before God and is blameless is the kind of person God will multiply abundantly. The contrast between this and the cry of complaint in 15:2-3 is oftentimes attributed to the growth and maturity of Abraham. The Sign of the Covenant (17:9-21) God also gives a sign of the covenant, another picture of this covenant God has made with Abraham. The sign is that every male is to be circumcised. His covenant "between me and thee" is so significant, it is signified by a change in name. By contrast, Gen. 17 contains the covenant of circumcision (conditional). (AJ) I will bless her so that she will be the mother of nations;(AK) kings of peoples will come from her.”, 17 Abraham fell facedown;(AL) he laughed(AM) and said to himself, “Will a son be born to a man a hundred years old? (K) 6 I will make you very fruitful;(L) I will make nations of you, and kings will come from you. Since both names essentially mean "princess," the significance of the change means that Sarah's life was to be marked by a new beginning, too. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. It is a reminder of man's ludicrous attempts to act independently of God's will, and sometimes even in defiance of it. “This is my covenant”: The other party to the covenant now learns his obligation. God says: I will make you fruitful. The covenantal promises in chapter 15 were one-sided. What's so amazing in the Abrahamic Covenant is that God Himself takes the threatened curses upon Himself, guaranteeing, as He walks through those animals that are cut in two, that He will certainly bring this promise to pass. Beyond this linguistic pun, however, the expansion of his name corresponds with the expansion of his role as a father of many. (AX) 21 But my covenant(AY) I will establish with Isaac, whom Sarah will bear to you(AZ) by this time next year.”(BA) 22 When he had finished speaking with Abraham, God went up from him.(BB). The name expresses God's absolute delight in exercising His will and in fulfilling His promises. He has his son; conversations about incredulous possibilities are not necessary. Ishmael is an important factor in their fulfillment. Genesis 17:19, NASB: "But God said, 'No, but your wife Sarah will bear you a son, and you shall name him Isaac; and I will establish My covenant with him as an everlasting covenant for his descendants after him." Or Sarah—shall a 90 year old woman give birth?" Lectionary Reflections Genesis 17:1-7… He will no longer be the father of just one family, but of "many nations." (AN) Will Sarah bear a child at the age of ninety?”(AO) 18 And Abraham said to God, “If only Ishmael(AP) might live under your blessing!”(AQ), 19 Then God said, “Yes, but your wife Sarah will bear you a son,(AR) and you will call him Isaac. The name Abram meant ‘high father’ or … As before, commands are immediately followed by two promises. This week, Pastor Greg will be continuing in the book of Genesis, with a sermon based on Genesis 17:9-18:15. The commandment is precisely fulfilled. 17:1-6 The covenant was to be accomplished in due time. In token of this covenant his name was changed from Abram, a high father, to Abraham, the father of a multitude. Genesis 17: The New Covenant. Third, it was sealed with a sign, the rainbow. The organ of procreation is itself hallowed. Yet, there has also been a substantial change in his situation. (I) 5 No longer will you be called Abram[b]; your name will be Abraham,[c](J) for I have made you a father of many nations. The token of it, for the promise itself was given before, which is more properly the covenant; circumcision is so called in an improper sense, being only the sign of it: which ye shall keep between me and you, and thy seed after thee; In Genesis 12 and 15, God grants Abram land and descendants but does not place any stipulations (unconditional). As for Me, behold, My covenant is with you, and you shall be the father of a multitude of nations. He will become a great nation and the father of twelve princes. Then God said: “No, Sarah your wife shall bear you a son, and you shall call his name Isaac; I will establish My covenant with him for an everlasting covenant, and with his descendants after him." The closest she would ever get to motherhood was through surrogacy or adoption. The Covenant of Circumcision. For thirteen years, he has accepted Ishmael as the promised heir; he cherished him, raised him, and implanted all his hopes upon him. Those who will have the … Five times we hear a promise. If you or I are watching the evening news and we get sick of the violence of it, all we have to do is change the … This focuses on Abraham's descendants. 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The spectral bow in the threatening clouds was the sign of the Noahic covenant, the promise that YHWH would never give up ruling humanity no matter how difficult we were to manage (9:12-17). and will greatly increase your numbers.”. (AI) 16 I will bless her and will surely give you a son by her. True, the promises that were made presupposed that Abraham would be loyal to the covenant. They tried that, but it didn't work out. — Genesis 2:16-17 Quote “The first covenant made with man was a covenant of works, wherein life was promised to Adam; and in him to his posterity, … But, Ishmael is not to be excluded, because God has heard the prayer of Abraham—another play on the name Ishmael, which means "God hears." In Genesis 17, 13 years later (Genesis 16:16), God once again reminds Abram of his covenant promise but gets more specific and in the midst of it and calls Abram to specific obedience and dependance on God. Now, like so many other times, the Lord appears suddenly, without warning, abruptly declaring, "I am God, the Almighty." (BD) 24 Abraham was ninety-nine years old(BE) when he was circumcised,(BF) 25 and his son Ishmael(BG) was thirteen; 26 Abraham and his son Ishmael were both circumcised on that very day. "Walk before me and be blameless." When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to Abram and said to him, “I am Almighty God; walk before Me and be blameless. You will name him Isaac, and I will confirm my covenant with him and his descendants as an everlasting covenant." In Genesis 12:2, God promised to make his name great. 17 When Abram was ninety-nine years old,(A) the Lord appeared to him(B) and said, “I am God Almighty[a];(C) walk before me faithfully and be blameless. Genesis 17:10. 16 When the bow is in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth.” 17 God said to Noah, “This is the sign of the covenant that I have established between me and all flesh that is on the earth.” -Genesis 9:8-17 And all who are of faith are blessed with faithful Abram, being partakers of the same covenant blessings. They, too, were to be full members of the community. It should be noticed that when the smoking oven and flaming torch passed between the animal parts in Genesis 15:17, the covenant in regards to the promise of the land was ratified (v. 18-21).
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