Chain Study Through the Bible
Circumcision
Trace the theme of Circumcision chronologically through Scripture -- from Genesis to Titus.
65
Verses
16
Books
6
Old Testament
10
New Testament
25
Sub-topics
The Chain of Circumcision Through Scripture
Old Testament6 books
Genesis
Old Testament8 referencesGenesis 17:10-14-- Institution of
Genesis 17:12,13-- Performed on all males on the eighth day
Genesis 17:14-- Neglect of, punished
Genesis 17:4-14-- Covenant promises of
Genesis 17:23-27-- Abraham
+ 3 more references
Institution ofPerformed on all males on the eighth dayNeglect of, punishedCovenant promises of+3 more
Exodus
Old Testament4 referencesExodus 4:24-- Neglect of, punished
Exodus 4:25-- Moses
Exodus 6:12-- FIGURATIVE
Exodus 12:48-- A prerequisite of the privileges of the passover
Neglect of, punishedMosesFIGURATIVEA prerequisite of the privileges of the passover
Leviticus
Old Testament2 referencesLeviticus 12:3-- Institution of
Leviticus 12:3-- Performed on all males on the eighth day
Institution ofPerformed on all males on the eighth day
Deuteronomy
Old Testament2 referencesDeuteronomy 10:16-- FIGURATIVE
Deuteronomy 30:6-- FIGURATIVE
Joshua
Old Testament2 referencesJoshua 5:7-- Neglected
Joshua 5:2-9-- Israelites at Gilgal
NeglectedIsraelites at Gilgal
Jeremiah
Old Testament3 referencesJeremiah 4:4-- FIGURATIVE
Jeremiah 6:10-- FIGURATIVE
Jeremiah 9:26-- FIGURATIVE
400 Years of Silence
New Testament10 books
Luke
New Testament4 referencesLuke 1:59-- Child named at the time of
Luke 1:59-- John the Baptist
Luke 2:21-- Child named at the time of
Luke 2:21-- Jesus
Child named at the time ofJohn the BaptistJesus
John
New Testament2 referencesJohn 7:22-- Institution of
John 7:23-- Rite of, observed on the Sabbath
Institution ofRite of, observed on the Sabbath
Acts
New Testament8 referencesActs 7:8-- Institution of
Acts 7:8-- Covenant promises of
Acts 10:45-- A designation of the Jews
Acts 11:2-- A designation of the Jews
Acts 15:1-- Necessity of, falsely taught by Judaizing Christians
+ 3 more references
Institution ofCovenant promises ofA designation of the JewsNecessity of, falsely taught by Judaizing Christians+3 more
Romans
New Testament11 referencesRomans 2:25-29-- A seal of righteousness
Romans 2:25,28-- Paul's argument against the continuance of
Romans 2:28,29-- FIGURATIVE
Romans 3:1-- Covenant promises of
Romans 3:30-- Abrogated
+ 6 more references
A seal of righteousnessPaul's argument against the continuance ofFIGURATIVECovenant promises of+2 more
1 Corinthians
New Testament1 reference1 Corinthians 7:18,19-- Abrogated
Galatians
New Testament6 referencesGalatians 2:3,4-- Abrogated
Galatians 2:9-- A designation of the Jews
Galatians 5:3-- Covenant promises of
Galatians 5:2-11-- Abrogated
Galatians 6:13-- Paul's argument against the continuance of
+ 1 more reference
AbrogatedA designation of the JewsCovenant promises ofPaul's argument against the continuance of
Ephesians
New Testament2 referencesEphesians 2:11,15-- Abrogated
Ephesians 2:11-- A designation of the Jews
AbrogatedA designation of the Jews
Philippians
New Testament4 referencesPhilippians 3:5-- Performed on all males on the eighth day
Philippians 3:5-- Paul
Philippians 3:3-- FIGURATIVE
Philippians 3:3-- A designation of Christians
Performed on all males on the eighth dayPaulFIGURATIVEA designation of Christians
Colossians
New Testament5 referencesColossians 2:11-- Abrogated
Colossians 2:11-- FIGURATIVE
Colossians 3:11-- Abrogated
Colossians 3:11-- FIGURATIVE
Colossians 4:11-- A designation of the Jews
AbrogatedFIGURATIVEA designation of the Jews
Titus
New Testament1 referenceTitus 1:10-- A designation of the Jews
What This Chain Teaches
- 1
This theme first appears in Genesis and continues through to Titus, spanning the full scope of Scripture.
- 2
The chain bridges both testaments with 6 Old Testament and 10 New Testament books, showing continuity of God's revelation.
- 3
Circumcision is established in the Law (Torah) and fulfilled in the Gospels, tracing God's redemptive plan from promise to fulfillment.
- 4
With 25 distinct sub-topics, this chain reveals the multifaceted nature of Circumcision in biblical theology.
Sub-Topics in This Chain
25 aspects of Circumcision found in Scripture
Institution of(5 verses)
A seal of righteousness(2 verses)
Performed on all males on the eighth day(3 verses)
Rite of, observed on the Sabbath(1 verse)
A prerequisite of the privileges of the passover(1 verse)
Child named at the time of(3 verses)
Neglect of, punished(2 verses)
Neglected(1 verse)
Covenant promises of(6 verses)
Necessity of, falsely taught by Judaizing Christians(1 verse)
Paul's argument against the continuance of(2 verses)
Characterized by Paul as a yoke(1 verse)
Abrogated(10 verses)
INSTANCES OF(0 verses)
Abraham(2 verses)
Shechemites(1 verse)
Moses(1 verse)
Israelites at Gilgal(1 verse)
John the Baptist(1 verse)
Jesus(1 verse)
... and 5 more sub-topics