Genesis 21:4

And Abraham circumcised his son Isaac being eight days old, as God had commanded him.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 21:4

BSB

When his son Isaac was eight days old, Abraham circumcised him, as God had commanded him.

AKJV

And Abraham circumcised his son Isaac being eight days old, as God had commanded him.

CPDV

And he circumcised him on the eighth day, just as God had instructed him,

ERV

And Abraham circumcised his son Isaac when he was eight days old, as God had commanded him.

NHEB

Abraham circumcised his son, Isaac, when he was eight days old, as God had commanded him.

SMT

And Abraham shall circumcise Isaak his son, the son of eight days, as God commanded him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 21:4

AndAbrahamH85Proper Name Masculine circumcisedH4135VerbhissonH1121Noun Masculine IsaacH3327Proper Name MasculinebeingeightH8083Noun daysH3117Noun Masculine oldH1121Noun MasculineasGodH430Noun MasculinehadcommandedH6680Verbhim

Commentary for Genesis 21:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 21:4

Summary

Abraham performs covenant sign on infant

Event

Isaac circumcised at eight days

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC