CIRCUMCISION. Institution of, Gen. 17:10-14; Lev. 12:3; John 7:22; Acts 7:8; Rom. 4:11. A seal of righteousness, Rom. 2:25-29; 4:11. Performed on all males on the eighth day, Gen. 17:12,13; Lev. 12:3; Phil. 3:5. Rite of, observed on the Sabbath, John 7:23. A prerequisite of the privileges of the passover, Ex. 12:48. Child named at the time of, Gen. 21:3,4; Luke 1:59; 2:21. Neglect of, punished, Gen. 17:14; Ex. 4:24. Neglected, Josh. 5:7. Covenant promises of, Gen. 17:4-14; Acts 7:8; Rom. 3:1; 4:11; 9:7-13; Gal. 5:3. Necessity of, falsely taught by Judaizing Christians, Acts 15:1. Paul's argument against the continuance of, Rom. 2:25,28; Gal. 6:13. Characterized by Paul as a yoke, Acts 15:10. Abrogated, Acts 15:5-29; Rom. 3:30; 4:9-11; 1 Cor. 7:18,19; Gal. 2:3,4; 5:2-11; 6:12; Eph. 2:11,15; Col. 2:11; 3:11.

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