The Covenant
Religious Studies A: AQA GCSE Religions, topic 5.2.3
God's Covenant With Abraham
God liked Abraham and made a covenant with him. The sign of the covenant was circumcision.
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.
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.
Test yourself on The Covenant
Soon after Abraham was circumcised as a sign of his covenant with God, Sarah (who was unable to have children) miraculously became pregnant and later gave birth to Isaac. What do many Jews see this as?
Which of the following is true about the covenant between Abraham and God?