The Sign of Circumcision

God gives Abraham a new name, a new covenant sign, and the seemingly impossible promise that 99-year-old Sarah will have a son.

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What Happened

Abram becomes Abraham and Sarai becomes Sarah — name changes that signal a new identity and destiny. God establishes circumcision as the physical mark of the covenant for Abraham and every male in his household. When God says Sarah will have a baby, Abraham literally falls on his face laughing — but God is dead serious.

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Genesis

New Names, New Deal

God shows up when Abraham is ninety-nine years old and makes him an offer that changes everything — a new name, a new identity, and a promise so impossible it makes Abraham laugh out loud. This is where the covenant gets personal.

Key People

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Key Places

Canaan

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