Genesis 17:13

Portuguese NVT (Bíblia Sagrada, Nova Versão Transformadora)

Quer sejam nascidos em sua casa, quer os tenha comprado, todos devem ser circuncidados. Terão no corpo o sinal da minha aliança sem fim.

O que isso significa?

This verse tells us that every male, whether born in the household or bought as a slave, must be circumcised. This is part of God's covenant with Abraham, promising that the covenant will be an everlasting sign in their flesh.

Explicado para crianças

Imagine you have a special ring that you want everyone in your family to have, even if they join your family later. That's kind of like what God is saying here. He wants everyone in Abraham's family, even those who join later, to have a special sign to show they are part of God's promise.

Contexto histórico

This verse is part of the Book of Genesis, written by Moses around 1446-1406 BCE. It was intended for the Israelites, reminding them of their covenant with God, emphasizing the importance of circumcision as a physical sign of their agreement with God.

Aplicação para hoje

In today's context, a family might have a tradition that everyone follows, even new members. This could be like a family handshake, a special way of celebrating birthdays, or a tradition of service. It's about unity and continuity.

Temas

• covenant
• circumcision
• family
• traditions
• promise
• signs

Versículos relacionados

• Genesis 17:10
• Leviticus 12:3
• Romans 4:11
• Colossians 2:11-12
• Acts 15:1-29

Perguntas frequentes

Why is circumcision important in the Bible?

Circumcision is a sign of God's covenant with Abraham and his descendants. It represents a physical sign of the spiritual promise God made to Abraham.

How does this verse apply to Christians today?

For Christians, while circumcision is no longer required, the concept of a mark of God's covenant is symbolized by baptism, which marks a person as a follower of Christ.

What is the covenant God promised?

The covenant promised by God to Abraham includes the promise of land, numerous descendants, and being a blessing to all nations, symbolized through the act of circumcision.

Can you explain the concept of covenant in the Bible?

A covenant in the Bible is a solemn agreement between God and His people, often with specific promises and obligations on both sides, like the promise of land and descendants to Abraham.