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Acts 7:8 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
w he gave
didomi (Greek #1325)
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
KJV usage: adventure, bestow, bring forth, commit, deliver (up), give, grant, hinder, make, minister, number, offer, have power, put, receive, set, shew, smite (+ with the hand), strike (+ with the palm of the hand), suffer, take, utter, yield.
Pronounce: did'-o-mee
Origin: a prolonged form of a primary verb (which is used as an alternative in most of the tenses)
him
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
the covenant
diatheke (Greek #1242)
properly, a disposition, i.e. (specially) a contract (especially a devisory will)
KJV usage: covenant, testament.
Pronounce: dee-ath-ay'-kay
Origin: from 1303
of circumcision
peritome (Greek #4061)
circumcision (the rite, the condition or the people, literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: X circumcised, circumcision.
Pronounce: per-it-om-ay'
Origin: from 4059
: and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
so
houto (Greek #3779)
in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
KJV usage: after that, after (in) this manner, as, even (so), for all that, like(-wise), no more, on this fashion(-wise), so (in like manner), thus, what.
Pronounce: hoo'-to
Origin: οὕτως (hoo'-toce) adverb from 3778
x Abraham begat
gennao (Greek #1080)
to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
KJV usage: bear, beget, be born, bring forth, conceive, be delivered of, gender, make, spring.
Pronounce: ghen-nah'-o
Origin: from a variation of 1085
Isaac
Isaak (Greek #2464)
Isaac (i.e. Jitschak), the son of Abraham
KJV usage: Isaac.
Pronounce: ee-sah-ak'
Origin: of Hebrew origin (03327)
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
circumcised
peritemno (Greek #4059)
to cut around, i.e. (specially) to circumcise
KJV usage: circumcise.
Pronounce: per-ee-tem'-no
Origin: from 4012 and the base of 5114
him
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
the eighth
ogdoos (Greek #3590)
the eighth
KJV usage: eighth.
Pronounce: og'-do-os
Origin: from 3638
day
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
hemera (Greek #2250)
day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the parts of both extremes); figuratively, a period (always defined more or less clearly by the context)
KJV usage: age, + alway, (mid-)day (by day, (-ly)), + for ever, judgment, (day) time, while, years.
Pronounce: hay-mer'-ah
Origin: feminine (with 5610 implied) of a derivative of ἧμαι (to sit; akin to the base of 1476) meaning tame, i.e. gentle
; and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
Isaac
Isaak (Greek #2464)
Isaac (i.e. Jitschak), the son of Abraham
KJV usage: Isaac.
Pronounce: ee-sah-ak'
Origin: of Hebrew origin (03327)
z begat Jacob
Iakob (Greek #2384)
Jacob (i.e. Ja`akob), the progenitor of the Israelites
KJV usage: also an Israelite:--Jacob.
Pronounce: ee-ak-obe'
Origin: of Hebrew origin (03290)
; and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
Jacob
Iakob (Greek #2384)
Jacob (i.e. Ja`akob), the progenitor of the Israelites
KJV usage: also an Israelite:--Jacob.
Pronounce: ee-ak-obe'
Origin: of Hebrew origin (03290)
a begat the twelve
dodeka (Greek #1427)
two and ten, i.e. a dozen
KJV usage: twelve.
Pronounce: do'-dek-ah
Origin: from 1417 and 1176
patriarchs
patriarches (Greek #3966)
a progenitor ("patriarch")
KJV usage: patriarch.
Pronounce: pat-ree-arkh'-ace
Origin: from 3965 and 757
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Gen. 17:9‑11• 9And God said to Abraham, And as for thee, thou shalt keep my covenant, thou and thy seed after thee in their generations.
 10This is my covenant which ye shall keep, between me and you and thy seed after thee--that every male among you be circumcised.
 11And ye shall circumcise the flesh of your foreskin; and that shall be a sign of the covenant between me and you. (Gen. 17:9‑11)
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Gen. 21:1‑4• 1And Jehovah visited Sarah as he had said, and Jehovah did to Sarah as he had spoken.
 2And Sarah conceived, and bore Abraham a son in his old age, at the appointed time of which God had spoken to him.
 3And Abraham called the name of his son who was born to him, whom Sarah bore to him, Isaac.
 4And Abraham circumcised his son Isaac, being eight days old, as God had commanded him. (Gen. 21:1‑4)
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Gen. 25:26• 26And after that came his brother out; and his hand took hold of Esau's heel; and his name was called Jacob. And Isaac was sixty years old when they were born. (Gen. 25:26)
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Gen. 29:32• 32And Leah conceived, and bore a son, and called his name Reuben; for she said, Because Jehovah has looked upon my affliction; for now my husband will love me. (Gen. 29:32)
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Abraham,
Circumcision,
Covenant,
Day,
Isaac,
Jacob,
patriarch,
Twelve

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Ministry on This Verse

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the covenant.
Gen. 17:9‑14• 9And God said to Abraham, And as for thee, thou shalt keep my covenant, thou and thy seed after thee in their generations.
 10This is my covenant which ye shall keep, between me and you and thy seed after thee--that every male among you be circumcised.
 11And ye shall circumcise the flesh of your foreskin; and that shall be a sign of the covenant between me and you.
 12And at eight days old shall every male in your generations be circumcised among you--he who is born in the house, and he who is bought with money, any stranger who is not of thy seed.
 13He who is born in thy house, and he who is bought with thy money, must be circumcised; and my covenant shall be in your flesh for an everlasting covenant.
 14And the uncircumcised male who hath not been circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin, that soul shall be cut off from his peoples: he hath broken my covenant. (Gen. 17:9‑14)
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John 7:22• 22Therefore Moses gave you circumcision (not that it is of Moses, but of the fathers), and ye circumcise a man on sabbath. (John 7:22)
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Rom. 4:10• 10How then has it been reckoned? when he was in circumcision, or in uncircumcision? Not in circumcision, but in uncircumcision. (Rom. 4:10)
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Gal. 3:15,17• 15Brethren, (I speak according to man,) even man's confirmed covenant no one sets aside, or adds other dispositions to.
 17Now I say this, A covenant confirmed beforehand by God, the law, which took place four hundred and thirty years after, does not annul, so as to make the promise of no effect. (Gal. 3:15,17)
and so.Or, "and thus," [kai houtos ,] in this covenant.
Gen. 17:12• 12And at eight days old shall every male in your generations be circumcised among you--he who is born in the house, and he who is bought with money, any stranger who is not of thy seed. (Gen. 17:12)
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Gen. 21:1‑4• 1And Jehovah visited Sarah as he had said, and Jehovah did to Sarah as he had spoken.
 2And Sarah conceived, and bore Abraham a son in his old age, at the appointed time of which God had spoken to him.
 3And Abraham called the name of his son who was born to him, whom Sarah bore to him, Isaac.
 4And Abraham circumcised his son Isaac, being eight days old, as God had commanded him. (Gen. 21:1‑4)
and Isaac.
Gen. 25:21‑26• 21And Isaac entreated Jehovah for his wife, because she was barren; and Jehovah was entreated of him, and Rebecca his wife conceived.
 22And the children struggled together within her; and she said, If it be so, why am I thus? And she went to inquire of Jehovah.
 23And Jehovah said to her, Two nations are in thy womb, And two peoples shall be separated from thy bowels; And one people shall be stronger than the other people, And the elder shall serve the younger.
 24And when her days to be delivered were fulfilled, behold, there were twins in her womb.
 25And the first came out red--all over like a hairy garment; and they called his name Esau.
 26And after that came his brother out; and his hand took hold of Esau's heel; and his name was called Jacob. And Isaac was sixty years old when they were born. (Gen. 25:21‑26)
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1 Chron. 1:34• 34And Abraham begot Isaac. The sons of Isaac: Esau and Israel. (1 Chron. 1:34)
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Matt. 1:2• 2Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob, and Jacob begat Juda and his brethren; (Matt. 1:2)
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Rom. 9:9‑13• 9For this word is of promise, According to this time I will come, and there shall be a son to Sarah.
 10And not only that, but Rebecca having conceived by one, Isaac our father,
 11the children indeed being not yet born, or having done anything good or worthless (that the purpose of God according to election might abide, not of works, but of him that calls),
 12it was said to her, The greater shall serve the less:
 13according as it is written, I have loved Jacob, and I have hated Esau. (Rom. 9:9‑13)
and Jacob.
Gen. 29:31‑35• 31And when Jehovah saw that Leah was hated, he opened her womb; but Rachel was barren.
 32And Leah conceived, and bore a son, and called his name Reuben; for she said, Because Jehovah has looked upon my affliction; for now my husband will love me.
 33And she again conceived, and bore a son, and said, Because Jehovah has heard that I am hated, he has therefore given me this one also; and she called his name Simeon.
 34And she again conceived, and bore a son, and said, Now this time will my husband be united to me, for I have borne him three sons; therefore was his name called Levi.
 35And she again conceived, and bore a son, and said, This time will I praise Jehovah; therefore she called his name Judah. And she ceased to bear. (Gen. 29:31‑35)
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Gen. 30:1‑24• 1And when Rachel saw that she bore Jacob no children, Rachel envied her sister, and said to Jacob, Give me children, or else I die.
 2And Jacob's anger was kindled against Rachel, and he said, Am I in God's stead, who has withheld from thee the fruit of the womb?
 3And she said, Behold, there is my maid, Bilhah: go in to her, in order that she may bear on my knees, and I may also be built up by her.
 4And she gave him Bilhah her maidservant as wife, and Jacob went in to her.
 5And Bilhah conceived, and bore Jacob a son.
 6And Rachel said, God has done me justice, and has also heard my voice, and given me a son; therefore she called his name Dan.
 7And Bilhah Rachel's maidservant again conceived, and bore Jacob a second son.
 8And Rachel said, Wrestlings of God have I wrestled with my sister, and have prevailed; and she called his name Naphtali.
 9And when Leah saw that she had ceased to bear, she took Zilpah her maidservant and gave her to Jacob as wife.
 10And Zilpah Leah's maidservant bore Jacob a son.
 11And Leah said, Fortunately! and she called his name Gad.
 12And Zilpah Leah's maidservant bore Jacob a second son.
 13And Leah said, Happy am I; for the daughters will call me blessed! and she called his name Asher.
 14And Reuben went out in the days of wheat-harvest, and found mandrakes in the fields; and he brought them to his mother Leah. And Rachel said to Leah, Give me, I pray thee, of thy son's mandrakes.
 15And she said to her, Is it too little that thou hast taken my husband, that thou wilt take my son's mandrakes also? And Rachel said, Therefore he shall lie with thee to-night for thy son's mandrakes.
 16And when Jacob came from the fields in the evening, Leah went out to meet him, and said, Thou must come in to me, for indeed I have hired thee with my son's mandrakes. And he lay with her that night.
 17And God hearkened to Leah, and she conceived, and bore Jacob a fifth son.
 18And Leah said, God has given me my hire, because I have given my maidservant to my husband; and she called his name Issachar.
 19And Leah again conceived, and bore Jacob a sixth son;
 20and Leah said, God has endowed me with a good dowry; this time will my husband dwell with me, because I have borne him six sons. And she called his name Zebulun.
 21And afterwards she bore a daughter, and called her name Dinah.
 22And God remembered Rachel, and God listened to her, and opened her womb.
 23And she conceived, and bore a son, and said, God has taken away my reproach.
 24And she called his name Joseph; and said, Jehovah will add to me another son. (Gen. 30:1‑24)
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Gen. 35:16,23‑26• 16And they journeyed from Bethel. And there was yet a certain distance to come to Ephrath, when Rachel travailed in childbirth; and it went hard with her in her childbearing.
 23The sons of Leah: Reuben--Jacob's firstborn--and Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Zebulun.
 24The sons of Rachel: Joseph and Benjamin.
 25And the sons of Bilhah, Rachel's maidservant: Dan and Naphtali.
 26And the sons of Zilpah, Leah's maidservant: Gad and Asher. These are the sons of Jacob that were born to him in Padan-Aram. (Gen. 35:16,23‑26)
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Ex. 1:1‑4• 1And these are the names of the sons of Israel who had come into Egypt; with Jacob had they come, each with his household:
 2Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah;
 3Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin;
 4Dan and Naphtali; Gad and Asher. (Ex. 1:1‑4)
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1 Chron. 2:1‑2• 1These are the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi and Judah, Issachar and Zebulun,
 2Dan, Joseph and Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad and Asher. (1 Chron. 2:1‑2)
patriarchs.
Acts 2:29• 29Brethren, let it be allowed to speak with freedom to you concerning the patriarch David, that he has both died and been buried, and his monument is amongst us unto this day. (Acts 2:29)
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Heb. 7:4• 4Now consider how great this personage was, to whom even the patriarch Abraham gave a tenth out of the spoils. (Heb. 7:4)
• But the promise was already long before the law; and the father of the faithful had enjoyed the election and call of God anterior even to circumcision. (“Acts 7:8-19” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And he gave to him the covenant of circumcision; and thus he begat Isaac and circumcised him the eighth day; and Isaac Jacob, and Jacob the twelve patriarchs.

W. Kelly Translation

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And he gave him a covenant of circumcision, and thus he begat Isaac, and circumcised him on the eighth day; and Isaac, Jacob; and Jacob, the twelve patriarchs.