Genesis 17:24

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

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Other Translations for Genesis 17:24

BSB
So Abraham was ninety-nine years old when he was circumcised,
AKJV
And Abraham was ninety years old and nine, when he was circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin.
CPDV
Abraham was ninety-nine years old when he circumcised the flesh of his foreskin.
ERV
And Abraham was ninety years old and nine, when he was circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin.
NHEB
Abraham was ninety-nine years old, when he was circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin.
SMT
And Abraham, the son of ninety and nine years in his circumcising the flesh of his uncircumcision.

Commentary for Genesis 17:24

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 17:24
Summary
Elderly man receives covenant practice himself
Event
Abraham circumcised at advanced age
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Ritual