And all the men of his house, born in the house, and bought with money of the stranger, were circumcised with him.
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Interpretation
Abraham and all his family were circumcised; so receiving the token of the covenant, and distinguishing themselves from other families that had no part nor lot in the matter. It was an implicit obedience; he did as God said to him, and did not ask why or wherefore.
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This thought runs through Genesis 17:23-27.