circumcision

noun

«circumcision» in the English dictionary: in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

In Jewish tradition

It is the sign of God's covenant with Abraham and his descendants, done on the eighth day.

Interpretation. This is called brit milah, "covenant of the word." Westcott notes that the Hebrew word for it is connected to the word for "word."

Meaning

the act of cutting off the foreskin of a boy or man tree →

Examples

Then she said: 'A bridegroom of blood in regard of the circumcision.' (Torah EXO.4.26, JPS 1917) tree →
The Covenant of Circumcision was to be an outward and visible sign of the Divine promise made to Abraham and his offspring. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893) tree →
The Hebrew word for circumcision is Mulah, MULH : note that MLH is also synonymous with DBR, dabar, — verbum or word. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893) tree →

Note

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