Genesis 17:27
Genesis 17:27 in Multiple Translations
And all the men of Abraham’s household—both servants born in his household and those purchased from foreigners—were circumcised with him.
And all the men of his house, born in the house, and bought with money of the stranger, were circumcised with him.
And all the men of his house, those born in the house, and those bought with money of a foreigner, were circumcised with him.
And all the men of his house, those whose birth had taken place in the house and those whom he had got for money from men of other lands, underwent circumcision with him.
All the males in Abraham's household, including those born in his household or purchased from foreigners, were circumcised with him.
And all the men of his house, both borne in his house, and bought with money of the stranger, were circumcised with him.
and all the men of his house — born in the house, and bought with money from the son of a stranger — have been circumcised with him.
All the men of his house, those born in the house, and those bought with money from a foreigner, were circumcised with him.
And all the men of his house, born in the house, and bought with money of the stranger, were circumcised with him.
And all the men of his house, as well they that were born in his house, as the bought servants and strangers were circumcised with him.
And all the males in his household, the ones who had been born there and those who had been bought from foreigners, were also circumcised.
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 17:27
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Genesis 17:27 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/כָל
אַנְשֵׁ֤י
בֵית/וֹ֙
יְלִ֣יד
בָּ֔יִת
וּ/מִקְנַת
כֶּ֖סֶף
מֵ/אֵ֣ת
בֶּן
נֵכָ֑ר
נִמֹּ֖לוּ
אִתּֽ/וֹ
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | N-ms
אַנְשֵׁ֤י
ʼîysh
H376
man
N-mp
בֵית/וֹ֙
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms | Suff
יְלִ֣יד
yâlîyd
H3211
born
N-ms
בָּ֔יִת
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms
וּ/מִקְנַת
miqnâh
H4736
purchase
Conj | N-fs
כֶּ֖סֶף
keçeph
H3701
silver
N-ms
מֵ/אֵ֣ת
ʼêth
H854
with
Prep | Prep
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
נֵכָ֑ר
nêkâr
H5236
foreign
N-ms
נִמֹּ֖לוּ
mûwl
H4135
to circumcise
V-Niphal-Perf-3cp
אִתּֽ/וֹ
ʼêth
H854
with
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 17:27
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
אַנְשֵׁ֤י
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
בֵית/וֹ֙
bayith
H1004
"place"
N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
יְלִ֣יד
yâlîyd
H3211
"born"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means born, referring to a child or son, like a home-born son or daughter.
Definition: born
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: (home-) born, child, son. See also: Genesis 14:14; Numbers 13:22; Jeremiah 2:14.
בָּ֔יִת
bayith
H1004
"place"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
וּ/מִקְנַת
miqnâh
H4736
"purchase"
Conj | N-fs
This Hebrew word means to buy or acquire something, like a piece of land or property, and can also refer to the price paid for it, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) purchase 1a) purchase 1b) purchase-price 1c) possession (gained by purchase)
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: (he that is) bought, possession, piece, purchase. See also: Genesis 17:12; Leviticus 25:16; Jeremiah 32:11.
כֶּ֖סֶף
keçeph
H3701
"silver"
N-ms
Silver or money, often referring to payment or wealth, like the silver talents in Matthew 25. It can also describe silver as a valuable metal or ornament.
Definition: : money/payment/silver 1) silver, money 1a) silver 1a1) as metal 1a2) as ornament 1a3) as colour 1b) money, shekels, talents
Usage: Occurs in 343 OT verses. KJV: money, price, silver(-ling). See also: Genesis 13:2; Numbers 22:18; 2 Chronicles 1:17.
מֵ/אֵ֣ת
ʼêth
H854
"with"
Prep | Prep
This Hebrew preposition means 'with' or 'near', indicating a close relationship or physical proximity. It's used in Genesis 1:26 to describe God's relationship with humanity, and in many other places to show connection or closeness.
Definition: 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)
Usage: Occurs in 787 OT verses. KJV: against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. See also: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 42:32; Numbers 1:5.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
נֵכָ֑ר
nêkâr
H5236
"foreign"
N-ms
This word refers to something or someone foreign, including people, gods, or things. It can also describe heathendom or alien ideas. In the KJV, it is translated as alien or strange.
Definition: 1) foreign, alien, foreignness, that which is foreign 1a) foreignness, foreign gods 1b) alien, foreigner 1c) foreign (vanities)
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: alien, strange ([phrase] -er). See also: Genesis 17:12; Nehemiah 13:30; Psalms 18:45.
נִמֹּ֖לוּ
mûwl
H4135
"to circumcise"
V-Niphal-Perf-3cp
Circumcision is the literal meaning of this word, but it can also imply destruction or cutting off. In Genesis 17:10, God commands Abraham to circumcise all males as a sign of covenant. It represents a physical and spiritual separation.
Definition: 1) to circumcise, let oneself be circumcised, cut, be cut off 1a) (Qal) to circumcise 1b) (Niphal) to be circumcised, circumcise oneself 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to be circumcised 1c1) of destruction (fig.) 1d) (Hithpolel) to be cut off 1e) (Polel) cut down
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: circumcise(-ing), selves), cut down (in pieces), destroy, [idiom] must needs. See also: Genesis 17:10; Leviticus 12:3; Psalms 58:8.
אִתּֽ/וֹ
ʼêth
H854
"with"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew preposition means 'with' or 'near', indicating a close relationship or physical proximity. It's used in Genesis 1:26 to describe God's relationship with humanity, and in many other places to show connection or closeness.
Definition: 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)
Usage: Occurs in 787 OT verses. KJV: against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. See also: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 42:32; Numbers 1:5.
Study Notes — Genesis 17:27
Show Verse Quote Highlights
Context — The Covenant of Circumcision
25and his son Ishmael was thirteen;
26Abraham and his son Ishmael were circumcised on the same day.
27And all the men of Abraham’s household—both servants born in his household and those purchased from foreigners—were circumcised with him.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 18:19 | For I have chosen him, so that he will command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the LORD by doing what is right and just, in order that the LORD may bring upon Abraham what He has promised.” |
Genesis 17:27 Summary
This verse shows that Abraham was committed to following God's commands, and he made sure all the men in his household did the same. By circumcising all the men, Abraham was demonstrating his faith and obedience to God, just as we are called to do in our own lives (Romans 4:11). This act of obedience was a sign of the covenant between God and Abraham, and it reminds us of the importance of trusting and following God's will, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6. By following God's commands, we can demonstrate our love and faithfulness to Him, just like Abraham did.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was circumcision important in this context?
Circumcision was a sign of the covenant between God and Abraham, as seen in Genesis 17:11, and it was necessary for all the men in Abraham's household to be circumcised as a demonstration of their faith and obedience to God's command.
Who was included in the circumcision ceremony?
According to Genesis 17:27, all the men of Abraham's household were circumcised, including servants born in his household and those purchased from foreigners, indicating that God's covenant was not limited to Abraham's biological family but extended to all those under his care and authority.
What does this verse reveal about Abraham's leadership and faith?
This verse shows that Abraham was a faithful and obedient leader, who not only followed God's commands himself but also ensured that those under his care did the same, as seen in Genesis 17:23-27, demonstrating his trust in God's promises and his commitment to following God's will.
How does this verse relate to the concept of community and fellowship in the Bible?
This verse highlights the importance of community and fellowship in the Bible, as seen in Acts 2:42-47, where believers come together to share in spiritual practices and support one another in their faith, just as Abraham's household came together to participate in the circumcision ceremony.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can demonstrate my faith and obedience to God, like Abraham did through circumcision?
- How can I, like Abraham, ensure that those under my care and influence are also following God's commands and living according to His will?
- What are some spiritual practices or rituals that I can participate in with my community or family to strengthen our faith and sense of fellowship?
- In what ways can I extend God's love and care to those outside of my immediate family or social circle, just as Abraham included his servants and foreigners in the circumcision ceremony?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 17:27
And all the men of his house,.... All the males, whether children or adult: born in the house, or bought with money of the stranger, were circumcised with him; by their will, and with their consent;
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 17:27
And Abraham took Ishmael his son, and all that were born in his house, and all that were bought with his money, every male among the men of Abraham's house; and circumcised the flesh of their
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 17:27
Genesis 17:27 And all the men of his house, born in the house, and bought with money of the stranger, were circumcised with him.Ver. 27. All the men of his house.] Faciles se proebent in re ardua et ridicula . An excellent pattern of a well-ordered family.
Sermons on Genesis 17:27
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(Genesis) 32 - the Sign of the Abrahamic Covenant by S. Lewis Johnson | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the marks of a true believer and the evidence of God's work in their heart and daily life. The sermon begins by discussing the structure of |
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Warrant of Scripture for the Mystical View of Things Natural by J.H. Newman | In 1631, a preacher delves into the deep mystical import attributed by Christian Antiquity to the entire material world and all its parts, drawing inspiration from the Bible and ea |
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(Genesis) Genesis 38 Introduction by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the 38th chapter of the Bible, which reveals the son of Judah. The speaker highlights that the sons of Jacob, with the exception of Joseph an |
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(Godly Home) Part 4 - a Vision That Motivates by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a vision that sustains and motivates us in our spiritual journey. He highlights the encouraging words found in Ephes |
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Praying Men and Women by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of living by God's commandments and having a strong prayer life. He highlights the main adversaries that can hinder one's spi |
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(Fury of Fire) 10 - Being a Doer of the Law Through the Covenant of Scriptures by Milton Green | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of choosing the Word of God over traditions and wrong teachings. He refers to the story of Abraham and how God promised him de |
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How to Raise Masculine Sons by Stu Weber | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of surrounding oneself with good company in order to become a better person. He uses the analogy of basketball players to illu |