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Book of Genesis - Chapter 34 - Verse 15

34:15
But in this will we consent unto you: If ye will be as we be, that every male of you be circumcised;

Meaning

In this verse, the apostles are addressing the issue of circumcision within the early Christian community. The practice of circumcision was a significant aspect of Jewish tradition and culture at that time. The apostles were discussing whether Gentile converts to Christianity should also be circumcised in order to fully participate in the faith. The apostles decided that Gentile converts did not need to be circumcised in order to be accepted as members of the Christian community. However, they asked that Gentile converts adhere to certain principles and behaviors, one of which was to be willing to be circumcised if necessary. This verse reflects the process of navigating the cultural and religious differences between Jewish and Gentile believers, while also emphasizing the importance of unity and mutual understanding within the Christian community.

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