5.2.3

The Covenant

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God's Covenant With Abraham

God liked Abraham and made a covenant with him. The sign of the covenant was circumcision.

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Covenant

  • God's covenant with Abraham meant God promised to have a special relationship with Abraham, rewarding him for his loyalty and obedience.
  • It also meant that Abraham would have special responsibilities.
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Circumcision

  • Any male Jew who is circumcised enters into the covenant with God and is then part of a special relationship with God.
  • Soon after Abraham was circumcised, Sarah (who was unable to have children) miraculously became pregnant and later gave birth to Isaac. This might be seen as a reward from Abraham’s commitment to God.

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