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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 unto Abraham, Thou shalt keep my covenant therefore, 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; Every man child among you shall be circumcised.
 11And ye shall circumcise the flesh of your foreskin; and it shall be a token of the covenant betwixt me and you. (Gen. 17:9‑11)
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Gen. 21:1‑4• 1And the Lord visited Sarah as he had said, and the Lord did unto Sarah as he had spoken.
 2For Sarah conceived, and bare Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him.
 3And Abraham called the name of his son that was born unto him, whom Sarah bare 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 on Esau's heel; and his name was called Jacob: and Isaac was threescore years old when she bare them. (Gen. 25:26)
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Gen. 29:32• 32And Leah conceived, and bare a son, and she called his name Reuben: for she said, Surely the Lord hath looked upon my affliction; now therefore 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 unto Abraham, Thou shalt keep my covenant therefore, 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; Every man child among you shall be circumcised.
 11And ye shall circumcise the flesh of your foreskin; and it shall be a token of the covenant betwixt me and you.
 12And he that is eight days old shall be circumcised among you, every man child in your generations, he that is born in the house, or bought with money of any stranger, which is not of thy seed.
 13He that is born in thy house, and he that is bought with thy money, must needs be circumcised: and my covenant shall be in your flesh for an everlasting covenant.
 14And the uncircumcised man child whose flesh of his foreskin is not circumcised, that soul shall be cut off from his people; he hath broken my covenant. (Gen. 17:9‑14)
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John 7:22• 22Moses therefore gave unto you circumcision; (not because it is of Moses, but of the fathers;) and ye on the sabbath day circumcise a man. (John 7:22)
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Rom. 4:10• 10How was it then 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 after the manner of men; Though it be but a man's covenant, yet if it be confirmed, no man disannulleth, or addeth thereto.
 17And this I say, that the covenant, that was confirmed before of God in Christ, the law, which was four hundred and thirty years after, cannot disannul, that it should make the promise of none effect. (Gal. 3:15,17)
and so.Or, "and thus," [kai houtos ,] in this covenant.
Gen. 17:12• 12And he that is eight days old shall be circumcised among you, every man child in your generations, he that is born in the house, or bought with money of any stranger, which is not of thy seed. (Gen. 17:12)
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Gen. 21:1‑4• 1And the Lord visited Sarah as he had said, and the Lord did unto Sarah as he had spoken.
 2For Sarah conceived, and bare Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him.
 3And Abraham called the name of his son that was born unto him, whom Sarah bare 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 the Lord for his wife, because she was barren: and the Lord was entreated of him, and Rebekah 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 the Lord.
 23And the Lord said unto her, Two nations are in thy womb, and two manner of people shall be separated from thy bowels; and the 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 an hairy garment; and they called his name Esau.
 26And after that came his brother out, and his hand took hold on Esau's heel; and his name was called Jacob: and Isaac was threescore years old when she bare them. (Gen. 25:21‑26)
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1 Chron. 1:34• 34And Abraham begat 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 Judas and his brethren; (Matt. 1:2)
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Rom. 9:9‑13• 9For this is the word of promise, At this time will I come, and Sara shall have a son.
 10And not only this; but when Rebecca also had conceived by one, even by our father Isaac;
 11(For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;)
 12It was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger.
 13As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated. (Rom. 9:9‑13)
and Jacob.
Gen. 29:31‑35• 31And when the Lord saw that Leah was hated, he opened her womb: but Rachel was barren.
 32And Leah conceived, and bare a son, and she called his name Reuben: for she said, Surely the Lord hath looked upon my affliction; now therefore my husband will love me.
 33And she conceived again, and bare a son; and said, Because the Lord hath heard that I was hated, he hath therefore given me this son also: and she called his name Simeon.
 34And she conceived again, and bare a son; and said, Now this time will my husband be joined unto me, because I have born him three sons: therefore was his name called Levi.
 35And she conceived again, and bare a son: and she said, Now will I praise the Lord: therefore she called his name Judah; and left bearing. (Gen. 29:31‑35)
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Gen. 30:1‑24• 1And when Rachel saw that she bare Jacob no children, Rachel envied her sister; and said unto 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 hath withheld from thee the fruit of the womb?
 3And she said, Behold my maid Bilhah, go in unto her; and she shall bear upon my knees, that I may also have children by her.
 4And she gave him Bilhah her handmaid to wife: and Jacob went in unto her.
 5And Bilhah conceived, and bare Jacob a son.
 6And Rachel said, God hath judged me, and hath also heard my voice, and hath given me a son: therefore called she his name Dan.
 7And Bilhah Rachel's maid conceived again, and bare Jacob a second son.
 8And Rachel said, With great wrestlings have I wrestled with my sister, and I have prevailed: and she called his name Naphtali.
 9When Leah saw that she had left bearing, she took Zilpah her maid, and gave her Jacob to wife.
 10And Zilpah Leah's maid bare Jacob a son.
 11And Leah said, A troop cometh: and she called his name Gad.
 12And Zilpah Leah's maid bare 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 in the days of wheat harvest, and found mandrakes in the field, and brought them unto his mother Leah. Then Rachel said to Leah, Give me, I pray thee, of thy son's mandrakes.
 15And she said unto her, Is it a small matter that thou hast taken my husband? and wouldest thou take away my son's mandrakes also? And Rachel said, Therefore he shall lie with thee to night for thy son's mandrakes.
 16And Jacob came out of the field in the evening, and Leah went out to meet him, and said, Thou must come in unto me; for surely I have hired thee with my son's mandrakes. And he lay with her that night.
 17And God hearkened unto Leah, and she conceived, and bare Jacob the fifth son.
 18And Leah said, God hath given me my hire, because I have given my maiden to my husband: and she called his name Issachar.
 19And Leah conceived again, and bare Jacob the sixth son.
 20And Leah said, God hath endued me with a good dowry; now will my husband dwell with me, because I have born him six sons: and she called his name Zebulun.
 21And afterwards she bare a daughter, and called her name Dinah.
 22And God remembered Rachel, and God hearkened to her, and opened her womb.
 23And she conceived, and bare a son; and said, God hath taken away my reproach:
 24And she called his name Joseph; and said, The Lord shall add to me another son. (Gen. 30:1‑24)
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Gen. 35:16,23‑26• 16And they journeyed from Beth-el; and there was but a little way to come to Ephrath: and Rachel travailed, and she had hard labor.
 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 handmaid; Dan, and Naphtali:
 26And the sons of Zilpah, Leah's handmaid; Gad, and Asher: these are the sons of Jacob, which were born to him in Padan-aram. (Gen. 35:16,23‑26)
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Ex. 1:1‑4• 1Now these are the names of the children of Israel, which came into Egypt; every man and his household came with Jacob.
 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• 29Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day. (Acts 2:29)
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Heb. 7:4• 4Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth 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.